Splendor & Misery
by clipping.
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Pitchfork
    Sep 6, 2016
    53
    In its drive for conceptual rigor, the album neglects to engage the listener musically. That puts a lot of weight on the story, which tends toward the abstract.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Sep 9, 2016
    40
    The problem with clipping. is that they sometimes seem to have an unusual idea of what makes good hip-hop. Sometimes it feels like the purely hip-hop side-project of a dodgy rap-metal group circa 2003.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 45
  3. Negative: 2 out of 45
  1. Daniel_B
    Sep 16, 2016
    8
    I completely missed the storyline on first listen, but I love Deltron 3030, so I'm on board for a hip hop space opera. Clipping does theirI completely missed the storyline on first listen, but I love Deltron 3030, so I'm on board for a hip hop space opera. Clipping does their usual thing with noise and Diggs' crazy fast flow, but there is a lot more singing on this album. The vocals, which seem to be Diggs dubbed over himself in harmony, sound very reminiscent of slave gospel songs, which, given the plot, fits.
    I thought it was great, and if you don't digg Clipping, it's different enough to maybe hold your attention. High points are All Black, Long Way Away, and especially True Believer and A Better Place.    … Full Review »
  2. TomFisher
    Sep 15, 2016
    9
    So much to unpack in such a short album. The concept of this album is very extensive and detailed, both lyrically and sonically. This is aSo much to unpack in such a short album. The concept of this album is very extensive and detailed, both lyrically and sonically. This is a Brilliant album.… Full Review »
  3. jckgwrnsk
    Sep 10, 2016
    9
    such a haunting hip hop record. definitley my favorite from them sincesuch a haunting hip hop record. definitley my favorite from them since midcity...........................................................................… Full Review »
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