Singularity
by Jon Hopkins
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: May 4, 2018
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    May 7, 2018
    60
    Too often, though, you’re left wishing for the thuggish bass and head-severing hi-hats of less cerebral dance music. There’s not enough food for the brain or fuel for the feet here.
  2. The Guardian
    May 4, 2018
    40
    Too much of this album is the sort of thing people stick on to make their drug comedowns feel meaningful.

Awards & Rankings

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#67 Best Album of 2018
87
#87 Most Discussed Album of 2018
29
#29 Most Shared Album of 2018

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 84 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 84
  3. Negative: 7 out of 84
  1. Paulo_Jorge
    May 4, 2018
    10
    Singularity is the ultimate proof of Hopkins evolution and maturity, going for an even grander sound than his previous LP, being more than 60Singularity is the ultimate proof of Hopkins evolution and maturity, going for an even grander sound than his previous LP, being more than 60 minutes long, Singularity is an epic mix of techno and ambient, resulting in one of the best electronic albums of the decade (in my opinion).… Full Review »
  2. PolPol2
    Sep 9, 2018
    10
    Thumpy, intense, and strikingly powerful at points, ethereal, tranquil, and beautifully pacifying at others, sometimes both at once. I lovedThumpy, intense, and strikingly powerful at points, ethereal, tranquil, and beautifully pacifying at others, sometimes both at once. I loved this album on the first listen but it's grown on me a lot since. One of the best records of all time for me.… Full Review »
  3. MrHonesty
    May 4, 2018
    10
    This album feels like a cold breeze on a summernight. It is clear, bold and beautiful altogether. One of the best electronic albums I've listened to.
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