Planetarium
by Sufjan Stevens
  • Record Label: 4AD
  • Release Date: Jun 9, 2017
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 70
  3. Negative: 5 out of 70
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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Clash Music
    Jun 28, 2017
    80
    For the most part, the record warrants its own expansiveness as themes of self-doubt, isolation and faith slowly supernova among dazzling ambient instrumentals, careening string sections and Sufjan’s warped vocals that bring harmony, hope and futurism to the cold, dense expanse of space.
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  2. Mojo
    Jun 27, 2017
    60
    There are some lovely moments. ... But ultimately, the impossible ambition of Planetarium looms over every single moment. [Aug 2017, p.89]
  3. Record Collector
    Jun 23, 2017
    80
    Much more than The War Of The Worlds for indie kids, thoroughly recommended.
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