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Universal acclaim- based on 84 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length solo studio release for the British electronic artist/producer features elements from such styles and influences from acoustic piano, choral music, psychedelic ambient, and techno music.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    May 4, 2018
    100
    Though Singularity's 62-minutes can get extremely heavy--Hopkins fondly calls its gargantuan centrepiece ‘Everything Connected’ a “massive techno bastard” – it’s still a near-perfect trip, and one that confirms Hopkins’ status as one of the genre’s brightest talents.
  2. Pretty Much Amazing
    May 3, 2018
    91
    Singularity is the follow up every fan would hope for. It's larger; it's denser; it's quicker. It’s a 63-minute microhouse masterpiece. It rebroadcasts Hopkins’ sound as a more atmospheric, clearer vision.
  3. XLR8r
    Apr 30, 2018
    85
    Although it's possible to pick out this individual highlight, it’s when you take in the record in one sitting--with its subtle shifts of mood, highs, and lows--that you arrive on the other side mentally revived.
  4. Q Magazine
    Apr 30, 2018
    80
    Singularity is rich enough to let your mind wander through it. [Jun 2018, p.104]
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  5. DIY Magazine
    May 4, 2018
    80
    As a trip of just over an hour, Singularity is varied and consistently compelling.
  6. Drowned In Sound
    May 2, 2018
    80
    Yet another satisfying record from the London-based producer, who, while loses marks for his perhaps too similar creation, remains an important figure in the UK electronic scene and for good reason. Ultimately, Singularity will shape your summer of 2018 the same way Immunity did of 2013, and all power to it.
  7. 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.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. chandlerbing96
    May 11, 2018
    10
    A single note, on which jon builds the entire composition, starts a journey through a dark intertwined path that unravels in the middle of aA single note, on which jon builds the entire composition, starts a journey through a dark intertwined path that unravels in the middle of a cosmic wood until the reaching of purification and the return to the original tone.… Expand
  2. 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).… Expand
  4. AeonFlux1976
    May 18, 2018
    10
    I'm a big fan of John's previous albums. and especially Immunity's Abandon Windows a special song that I will carry with me forever (funeralI'm a big fan of John's previous albums. and especially Immunity's Abandon Windows a special song that I will carry with me forever (funeral song for my brother and Father)

    And then comes Singularity along..... Emerald Rush YES. A pure rush that fills you with so many positive feelings. No, no drugs needed for this 100% pure.

    Yes I can only quote Pitchfork " John is playing God"    … Collapse
  5. 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.
  6. 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.… Expand
  7. Mamacoca
    Feb 25, 2020
    9
    I must start by saying that I am a big fan. But this record is simply stellar. Exceptional arrangements and crazy sounds!
  8. fwtll636
    May 31, 2018
    7
    Its hard to find anything about this album particularly original or memorable. Jon is playing with sounds that have been done so many timesIts hard to find anything about this album particularly original or memorable. Jon is playing with sounds that have been done so many times before in so many ways; but at least he does it well.… Expand

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