Sensuous
by Cornelius
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. The Guardian
    60
    Cornelius has too many ideas, not just for an album but often for one song.
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    Too often proceedings feel half-baked. [May 2007, p.123]
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  3. Rolling Stone
    50
    As gleefully weird as anything he's done.
  5. Uncut
    40
    No doubt Oyamada has a fine ear for sound design, but he handles his tunes with antiseptic gloves. [May 2007, p.88]
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  6. Prefix Magazine
    40
    Largely forgettable.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. mikes.
    May 13, 2007
    5
    Solid release, but the album is a complete mess, Cornelius was at his best when he's more focused on pop beach boy tunes as he was on Solid release, but the album is a complete mess, Cornelius was at his best when he's more focused on pop beach boy tunes as he was on fantasma. Lack of structure and discipline with this release.… Full Review »
  2. Nick
    May 9, 2007
    9
    I thought Point was really great, and while this didn't quite capture the heights of that album, it's still as unique an album as I thought Point was really great, and while this didn't quite capture the heights of that album, it's still as unique an album as you can find these days. I saw him live playing most of the songs off of this album and now I have a real appriciation for it.… Full Review »
  3. AndyR
    May 2, 2007
    9
    Superb!!
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