Restriction
by Archive
  • Record Label: PIAS
  • Release Date: Jan 12, 2015
User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
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  1. hepp
    Jan 27, 2015
    1
    This is the worst album Archive has made over the past 15 years(including eps and osts). The unique and soothing sound that has been their trademark since inception is in this album torn apart by a minimalistic influence and focus on vocal performances. Archive has previously been known for weaving several melodies and instruments into masterpieces. Where you would use to hear silence andThis is the worst album Archive has made over the past 15 years(including eps and osts). The unique and soothing sound that has been their trademark since inception is in this album torn apart by a minimalistic influence and focus on vocal performances. Archive has previously been known for weaving several melodies and instruments into masterpieces. Where you would use to hear silence and low points, you now get drum machines and melodies identical to the vocals. What you're left with is wishing that the entire album was silent.… Expand

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Mojo
    Feb 2, 2015
    80
    Their tenth album is grand, moody and elegant in all the right places. [Feb 2015, p.90]
  2. The 405
    Jan 21, 2015
    60
    It is a shame, as when this album shines, with tracks like 'Kid Corner' and even 'Ruination', it seems like Archive could have really been onto something here, but have just missed the mark.
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  3. Q Magazine
    Jan 12, 2015
    60
    They've deployed four singers, reined in their more cinematic flourishes and gone for a punchier approach. Those four singers inevitably mean a lack of cohesion. [Feb 2015, p.105]
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