Profound Mysteries
by Röyksopp
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Clash Music
    Apr 28, 2022
    90
    A long time in the making, Royksöpp have birthed an engaging, expressive multimedia universe suspended in digital mystery, a sum of many components meticulously executed. ‘Profound Mysteries’ truly captures the imagination.
  2. PopMatters
    Apr 28, 2022
    90
    The vast creativity and breadth of this project are impressive. Along with the great music, a suite of short films operates as a gorgeous visual interpretation of the music. Though, Röyksopp have sworn off releasing “traditional studio albums”, judging from Profound Mysteries, this new stage in their career is exciting and captivating.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Nov 14, 2022
    80
    It’s a satisfying ride. This smooth and consistent journey through nostalgia and the energy of new ideas means that ‘Profound Mysteries’ parts one and two stand up as latter-day career triumphs for Röyksopp.
  5. musicOMH.com
    May 23, 2022
    80
    A fine piece of work here, both profound and mysterious. Hopefully we won’t have to wait another eight years for the next one.
  6. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 28, 2022
    80
    Profound Mysteries doesn’t quite have the timelessness of Melody AM, but it certainly lives up to Röyksopp’s reputation as a duo that has perfected the art of dishing out electronic hugs.
  7. AllMusic
    Apr 28, 2022
    80
    Less sonically aggressive than their previous album, Profound Mysteries still has something of an edge to it and its overall tone of ghostly enchantment makes for a strangely captivating listen.
  8. Pitchfork
    May 3, 2022
    66
    The best songs on Profound Mysteries operate within those comfort zones [midtempo, instrumental tracks], making it more of a return to form than even The Inevitable End, but Röyksopp still trip themselves up.

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. terryd1234
    May 3, 2022
    9
    Much more melodic than previous albums and better for it with the usual brilliance. The visualisers that go with each track are amazing.
  2. tmjorud
    Jul 15, 2022
    9
    Loved it, been listening through multiple times already. It got the Röyksopp vibe and sounds fresh. Great album!
  3. havarh
    May 7, 2022
    10
    Finally new album from Röyksopp! Loved it! My three favorite tracks are Breathe, Impossible and The Mourning Sun.
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