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79

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the third full-length release for the Brooklyn-based experimental artist.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. 91
    Even songs that aren’t so charged are worthy of our attention, either for her vocals or some other worthwhile detail.
  2. May 31, 2016
    80
    There are thrills galore for fans of the Knife and Róisín Murphy (like Murphy’s Hairless Toys, Tempo is inspired by ball culture documentary Paris Is Burning), and nagging hooks too.
  3. Jun 14, 2016
    80
    Bell’s mastery of subversion and convention enables the record to function as an exploration of dance and community; a reminder of how it feels to be alone, a stranger in a crowd.
  4. May 31, 2016
    79
    The results resemble dance music as glimpsed through a funhouse mirror: strangely distorted, sometimes goofy, and deeply pleasing on a simple, almost childlike level.
  5. Uncut
    May 31, 2016
    70
    The results are sometimes almost listenable, which is why the most compelling songs on her third LP allay these avant-garde instincts to a belting tune. [Jul 2016, p.69]
  6. May 31, 2016
    60
    Flickering and darting across a vast sonic plane, the album is a worthwhile expedition and an interesting re-imagining of the past propelled into the future.
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Jul 7, 2016
    10
    I'd like to thank Metacritic for helping me find this incredible body of work. This album is perfect for anyone who enjoys a wide range ofI'd like to thank Metacritic for helping me find this incredible body of work. This album is perfect for anyone who enjoys a wide range of electronic music on the fringes of the experimental genre. There is something for everyone here with its accessibility and attention to detail in every song. The most incredible part about this beautiful album is that it's full of surprises. It's fun, adventurous and mysterious. Listen and fall in love at first beat. Expand
  2. Jun 10, 2016
    7
    First of all: amazing cover.

    Second, i quite enjoy this. Some really nice synth pop plus a heavy indie vibe. Diggin the instrumentals, but
    First of all: amazing cover.

    Second, i quite enjoy this. Some really nice synth pop plus a heavy indie vibe. Diggin the instrumentals, but especially the vocals, i think they fit very well. The voice reminds me heavily of Chairlift, what i really like, so this gets extra points.
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