Third Law
by Roly Porter
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. Custom_Concerns
    Feb 2, 2016
    7
    Third Law is an intricate mix of drone, noise, and industrial sounds that could be the soundtrack to an especially harrowing sci-fi horror film. Roly Porter executes his foray into this generally very impenetrable genre with more structure than most. The song Mass repeats an industrial beat many times over, layering an eclectic blend of sounds one after another. The effect is alluring, toThird Law is an intricate mix of drone, noise, and industrial sounds that could be the soundtrack to an especially harrowing sci-fi horror film. Roly Porter executes his foray into this generally very impenetrable genre with more structure than most. The song Mass repeats an industrial beat many times over, layering an eclectic blend of sounds one after another. The effect is alluring, to say the least, and while the song is the highlight of the record for me, other tracks nearly reach the same heights. My foremost issue with this record, and it is a big one, is that the album does not remain interesting the entire way through. I must also admit genre bias, as there aren't many noise records I've been able to penetrate. Still, Third Law is very interesting, to say the least.

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Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. The Wire
    Mar 8, 2016
    70
    These eight tracks feel like a consolidation of his practices, interspersing sombre classical suites with footwork-indebted rhythms that flicker like distant pulsars. [Jan 2016, p.69]
  2. The 405
    Mar 2, 2016
    85
    It's the conflict between tension and resolve, the contrast between beauty and ugliness, and the overall uncertainty that makes this such an interesting and enthralling experience, and also one of Porter's most startling and accomplished releases yet.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Jan 27, 2016
    80
    To make music this abstract work, pacing is key, and Porter's proves masterful throughout--that's as true of individual tracks, which heave like massive bellows, as of the shape of the album as a whole.
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