Love What Survives
by Mount Kimbie
  • Record Label: Warp
  • Release Date: Sep 8, 2017
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
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  1. yaboirolex
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is ambitious from theirs, giving a lot of variety, instrumentation, vocals, even creative flavor on this album. Starting from the ambient percussions and synths that "Four Years and One Day" and "Audition" brings onto the table as a presentation, the kind of grim piano melody on "How We Got By" that builds up so nicely, the melancholy wonder that is "We Go Home Together" with the organ, the theme on the lyrics and voice, even with such a track like "T.A.M.E.D" that is so unorthodox yet beautifully crafted, this album got a lot going on yet everything makes sense. I'm surprised that this album is that underrated man. Giving some love to this little big mastercraft.… Expand
  2. aguasalex
    Sep 12, 2017
    9
    Electronic music is not my forte by any means, but this piece of work has stood out. The synths create an aura of passion that can only be described as genuine transcendence illuminated by pain and exploitation. Coupled with the synths are sparse minimalist vocals that create a haunting yet illuminating effect, while gravitating towards conceptual harmony. This is truly an awe-inspiringElectronic music is not my forte by any means, but this piece of work has stood out. The synths create an aura of passion that can only be described as genuine transcendence illuminated by pain and exploitation. Coupled with the synths are sparse minimalist vocals that create a haunting yet illuminating effect, while gravitating towards conceptual harmony. This is truly an awe-inspiring piece of work the warrants your attention, but the artists would't give a damn if you willingly chose to forgo this masterpiece- because they've done their duty! Will you?… Expand
  3. frankrog29
    Dec 7, 2017
    3
    Mount Kimbie are basically a third-rate Four Tet, with some James Blake mixed in for bad measure. Love What Survives is pretty bad, mostly because of the vocals. I honestly can't tell what they were going for with the vocals; they make the tracks worse, not better. This album would be better if it were all instrumental but, even then, it would still be kind of jarring and annoying. IMount Kimbie are basically a third-rate Four Tet, with some James Blake mixed in for bad measure. Love What Survives is pretty bad, mostly because of the vocals. I honestly can't tell what they were going for with the vocals; they make the tracks worse, not better. This album would be better if it were all instrumental but, even then, it would still be kind of jarring and annoying. I highly recommend Four Tet over this mess.… Expand
  4. Music_Observer
    Oct 12, 2017
    7
    The soundscape was key here, being the one true element of the music that had a stamp of individuality and created some frighteningly interesting songs with the odd yet somehow tranquil instrumental combinations, but without anything else really succeeding in the overall audacity of the work, especially the prominent yet meager melodic layers, this was nothing more than a nice passingThe soundscape was key here, being the one true element of the music that had a stamp of individuality and created some frighteningly interesting songs with the odd yet somehow tranquil instrumental combinations, but without anything else really succeeding in the overall audacity of the work, especially the prominent yet meager melodic layers, this was nothing more than a nice passing fancy. My Score: 121/180 (Good) = 6.7/10… Expand
  5. sisterray24
    Sep 8, 2017
    9
    Excellent album that incorporates synths organs and guitars to create this nuanced musical landscape that ranges from the punky gritty blue train lines to the dreamy marilyn to the hauntingly beautiful how we got by. The melodies are refreshingly vibrant and colourful with subtle textures that don't overload the ears but instead fill them up and immerse you I hope mount kimbie get theExcellent album that incorporates synths organs and guitars to create this nuanced musical landscape that ranges from the punky gritty blue train lines to the dreamy marilyn to the hauntingly beautiful how we got by. The melodies are refreshingly vibrant and colourful with subtle textures that don't overload the ears but instead fill them up and immerse you I hope mount kimbie get the attention they deserve for this album because albums that take you out of your comfort zone and actually try to push music in some form are becoming increasingly rare to come by.… Expand

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Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Blurt Magazine
    Oct 27, 2017
    80
    It’s a gorgeous, unreal place that Mount Kimbie evokes on Love What Survives, but dissonance leaks in through the crevices.
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  2. No Ripcord
    Oct 25, 2017
    80
    A notable cast of musicians, ranging from James Blake and King Krule to Micachu, impart their own idiosyncrasies, coming together to adopt a more avant-garde variant. But never does it hide the duo’s own merits, as they embrace a more vibrant form of beat-driven electronica that also functions in a rock context with collaboration at its heart.
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  3. The Quietus
    Oct 19, 2017
    80
    Love What Survives, with its seductive beats and incredible production, is a strong record that finally cuts Mount Kimbie’s ties with ‘post-dubstep’. If they can avoid falling into routine, their post-post-dubstep future looks exciting.
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