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Nurture
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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 124 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length studio release for the Atlanta-based electronic producer features a track Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 22, 2021
    90
    Cementing his return with unearthed new, innovative territories, Robinson ensures electronica has never felt more organic as it does on Nurture.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Apr 22, 2021
    80
    Processed vocals are a huge presence on Nurture, and the record is infused with a songwriting sensibility that’s cutesy but massively endearing.
  3. Clash Music
    Apr 22, 2021
    80
    There’s a wonderful rawness to Porter’s vocals, confronting his troubles of the past with his blossoming musical pallet.
  4. Pitchfork
    Apr 29, 2021
    76
    Robinson sings with a newfound clarity on Nurture, writing directly about his struggles and the ecstatic realizations that have come from hard times.
  5. PopMatters
    Jun 7, 2021
    70
    Even when he tips over the line into cheesiness, his brevity (most songs are under the four-minute mark) keeps songs from wearing out their welcome. Nurture is a bright, cheery album that may help to lift some moods as North America moves past the worst of the COVID pandemic.
  6. AllMusic
    May 11, 2021
    70
    Easily his most introspective project.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Apr 22, 2021
    60
    Nurture is at its best when it revels in Robinson’s dexterous instrumental tinkering. The album is occasionally too precious by half, as on the mawkish classical-guitar-based ballad “Blossom,” but bolstered by Robinson’s infectious sense of discovery and ear for experimentation, it boasts a prevailing spirit of optimism that’s hard to resist.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 45
  3. Negative: 3 out of 45
  1. blackdraakonius
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    Simply superb. All I can say for this album. It's so emotional in so many ways.
  2. Anyeloorme
    Apr 23, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum para escuchar toda la vida , porter Robinson nunca se limito a hacer siempre lo mismo , su sonido es puro , como el viento en unEs un álbum para escuchar toda la vida , porter Robinson nunca se limito a hacer siempre lo mismo , su sonido es puro , como el viento en un lindo bosque , a pesar de ser un álbum que hable de él , acerca su vida , uno puede conectar con cualquier canción . Estuve esperando esto por años y no me arrepiento de haberlo esperado… Expand
  4. Po-
    Apr 29, 2021
    10
    Words cannot describe how amazing this album is. Every song, sound, beat, lyric, has some sort of profound meaning. I've been waiting for thisWords cannot describe how amazing this album is. Every song, sound, beat, lyric, has some sort of profound meaning. I've been waiting for this album since Porter teased it. I can say with full confidence that this my favorite album of all time.… Expand
  5. MusicianMan
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    This album to me is like therapy after 2020. Listening to this last year healed me as a human being.
    Every single track is perfectly crafted.    This album to me is like therapy after 2020. Listening to this last year healed me as a human being.
    Every single track is perfectly crafted. From the adventure starting sounding “Lifelike”, to the nostalgic and energetic “Musician” to the tear jerking “Blossom”, Porter Robinson takes you on a incredible journey through nature with Nurture.
    Such an amazing record. AOTY

    Lifelike: 8/10
    Look At The Sky: 10/10
    Get Your Wish: 10/10
    Wind Tempos: 10/10
    Musician: 10/10 *BEST SONG*
    do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti: 8/10
    Mother: 10/10
    dullscythe: 10/10
    Sweet Time: 8/10
    Mirror: 10/10 *SECOND BEST SONG*
    Something Comforting: 10/10
    Blossom: 10/10 *Made me Cry Award*
    Unfold: 10/10
    Trying To Feel Alive: 8/10    … Expand
  6. Tonydml
    Apr 23, 2021
    10
    Nurture is an amalgamation of pure talent and genuine emotion, making sense of the world in the most somber and beautiful way.
  7. D4NIELPWNS
    Nov 9, 2021
    9
    A beautiful, emotionally complex album. It is rare for an edm artist to create something this genuine. Porter Robinson is a true talent andA beautiful, emotionally complex album. It is rare for an edm artist to create something this genuine. Porter Robinson is a true talent and currently one of the most visionary artists in any genre.… Expand
  8. Dunsweet21
    Jul 4, 2021
    0

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