Vestiges & Claws
by Jose Gonzalez
  • Record Label: Mute
  • Release Date: Feb 17, 2015
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
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  1. SoggyBottomBoy
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    This LP is the culmination of years spent carefully shaping an artistic profile unlike anyone else. González has taken the next step in his creative evolution by returning to the folksy roots of his early career while also building off of the rhythmic ventures of Junip. There are so few musicians today who consistently produce profoundly original work-- González is the poster child ofThis LP is the culmination of years spent carefully shaping an artistic profile unlike anyone else. González has taken the next step in his creative evolution by returning to the folksy roots of his early career while also building off of the rhythmic ventures of Junip. There are so few musicians today who consistently produce profoundly original work-- González is the poster child of these artists. I already can't wait until the next release, knowing it will be even better.… Expand

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 2, 2015
    67
    González gently expands his borders without abandoning the center.
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  2. Blurt Magazine
    Mar 11, 2015
    60
    It’s a cerebral, sometimes sinewy sound, but one which leaves a lasting impression regardless.
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  3. No Ripcord
    Feb 27, 2015
    50
    The “that's life” solemnity that throbs in Vestiges quickly fizzles into a series of narrative incoherent niceties, and becomes a far more rewarding listen when lyrical fragments are taken out of context.
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