Mystic Familiar
by Dan Deacon
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Jan 31, 2020
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Q Magazine
    Jan 29, 2020
    60
    A four-part story in the record's centre is propelled by a whirligig of percussion that rapidly becomes total overwhelm[ing]. But in its final 20 minutes the album finds steadier ground, allowing space for Deacon's undaunted imagination to come into its own. [Mar 2020, p.117]
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  2. Mojo
    Jan 29, 2020
    60
    Although his philosophical ponderings may not be that profound, his seize-the-day positivism and innate command of orchestral tension more than compensate. [Feb 2020, p.89]
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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. MarcosAleman
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Every song on this album just **** slams so hard!! the transitions between each song flow so beautifully and effortless, I love how cohesiveEvery song on this album just **** slams so hard!! the transitions between each song flow so beautifully and effortless, I love how cohesive the entire record is! it’s also one of the few albums that doesn’t have any skips.… Full Review »
  2. fonzea
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Another spellbinding effort by Deacon. Listening to Mystic Familiar will make common emotions more pronounced, and touch places in your psycheAnother spellbinding effort by Deacon. Listening to Mystic Familiar will make common emotions more pronounced, and touch places in your psyche long ignored.… Full Review »
  3. smolheartbigpp
    Aug 1, 2020
    8
    Tight, artful, and psychedelic with electronic textures. Beautiful songwriting and melodies.
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