The Race for Space
by Public Service Broadcasting
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 23, 2015
    80
    Archive samples evoke the wonder and majesty of mankind’s most giant leap, and they’re complemented by finely judged soundscape.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    Feb 23, 2015
    80
    Race is richly entertaining, immersive and evocative, orchestrated with fastidious care and feeling.
  3. Drowned In Sound
    Feb 17, 2015
    80
    The result is consistently fascinating and occasionally completely enchanting.
  5. Mojo
    Feb 13, 2015
    80
    A multifaceted--yet cohesive--creation that burnishes anew the golden age of space exploration. [Mar 2014, p.93]
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  6. The 405
    Feb 11, 2015
    75
    It's an album that wonderfully conjures up the cauldron of emotions that came from those first steps out into the great unknown: the dangers, the excitement, the belief that anything is possible.
  7. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Mar 4, 2015
    70
    There are very few metaphors for the limitlessness of human creativity and ingenuity as powerful as that provided by space, and now by Public Service Broadcasting.
  8. Clash Music
    Mar 2, 2015
    70
    The Race For Space has its mis-steps, but most importantly it shows that Public Service Broadcasting aren't a one-off novelty act, and that there's mileage in their approach.
  9. Uncut
    Feb 11, 2015
    70
    Rich and evocative, The Race For Space is the sound of two young men gazing heavenwards and dreaming. [Mar 2015, p.80]
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  10. Austin Chronicle
    Mar 18, 2015
    67
    One can easily imagine these instrumentals finding a happy home at the National Air & Space Museum.
  11. DIY Magazine
    Feb 23, 2015
    60
    The result is a rocket-fuelled silver screen roller coaster.
  12. The Guardian
    Feb 19, 2015
    60
    While rightfully allowing the brilliantly executed collection of archival footage of human voices to flourish, its subtlety makes it more conceptual art piece than experimental rocket ride.
  13. Q Magazine
    Feb 11, 2015
    60
    Public Service Broadcasting stitched archive audio footage into evocative instrumentals. [Mar 2015, p.114]
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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. WolfLambert
    Dec 4, 2015
    8
    I love this record. It's even better than their debut and it manages to mix fantastic well-picked space related recordings with epic and muchI love this record. It's even better than their debut and it manages to mix fantastic well-picked space related recordings with epic and much less bland instrumentals. If you like space and indie rock, get this. Now.… Full Review »
  2. musicislifep
    Mar 2, 2015
    9
    Awesome album...!!! Although they do not accept that they are the future of any scene, it seems that the Public Service Broadcasting has aAwesome album...!!! Although they do not accept that they are the future of any scene, it seems that the Public Service Broadcasting has a large appetite and many ideas for the future.… Full Review »
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