The Age of Fracture
by Cymbals
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Q Magazine
    Jan 28, 2014
    60
    The laser-guided synth-pop of The Natural World, hip-thrusting disco epic Like An Animal and Erosion's Invocation of early New order all pulsate with the excitement of a band discovering new capabilities, even if Cleverly's somewhat histrionic vocal style can take some getting used to. [Feb 2014, p.115]
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  2. Uncut
    Jan 23, 2014
    60
    The London quartet signpost the album with handsome literary and academic allusions in anticipation of an edifying dance direction, but end up trotting out the kind of meek synthfunk once propagated by the likes of Hot Chip and Metronomy. [Feb 2014, p.73]
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  3. The Line of Best Fit
    Jan 23, 2014
    60
    While their aesthetic hangs in the balance, they’ve proven on The Age of Fracture that they have it in themselves to achieve cohesion.
  5. Under The Radar
    Feb 10, 2014
    55
    The problem plaguing The Age of Fracture is inconsistency; the filler material is unmemorable and a little bland.

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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. brettrosey
    Feb 21, 2014
    9
    One of the better albums I've heard early on in this 2014. Tracks like "You Are", "Empty Space" and my personal favorite "This City" are asOne of the better albums I've heard early on in this 2014. Tracks like "You Are", "Empty Space" and my personal favorite "This City" are as catchy as they come. I like to base the best albums of the year on their "completedness" and when it comes to The Age of Fracture, it's as complete an album as they come. You won't find many if any "filler" tracks on here like you tend to see so often nowadays. This is the type of work that you can play through and not worry about constantly hitting next. They do a great job at blending quirky electronic pop with the occasional sincere, chilled out jam like "This City". If you can appreciate strange synth pop with a slightly retro feel, this is the album for you.… Full Review »
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