Wander/Wonder
by Balam Acab
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Sep 20, 2011
    60
    As the album unfolds, there is a genericness of atmosphere that, while not unpleasant, fails to blossom into anything more
  2. Uncut
    Sep 9, 2011
    60
    Rather precious in places, but often enchanting. [Oct 2011, p.81]
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  3. No Ripcord
    Sep 9, 2011
    60
    Simply put, it's far too repetitive, especially considering its short length, and even on repeated listens tracks seem impossible to tell apart--particularly, after the strong opening provided by Welcome, the run of Apart, Motion and Expect all sound pretty much the same.
  5. Dusted Magazine
    Aug 31, 2011
    60
    Naive and wide-eyed, Wander / Wonder tries so damned hard to feel real, to make big dreams and grandiose plans feel distantly (but not quite) attainable.

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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. wololooo
    Mar 12, 2012
    9
    Balam Acab's glistening, ethereal blend of dubstep, witch house and chillwave is truly something to behold. Make an effort to become immersedBalam Acab's glistening, ethereal blend of dubstep, witch house and chillwave is truly something to behold. Make an effort to become immersed in this album and you will be rewarded with some of the most introspective and melancholic electronic music of the year.… Full Review »
  2. ResonantPassage
    Oct 8, 2011
    10
    Yes, Balam Acab, the stage name of twenty-year old Alec Koone, composes most of his music on his own through the use of electronics. UponYes, Balam Acab, the stage name of twenty-year old Alec Koone, composes most of his music on his own through the use of electronics. Upon learning this fact, a word that inevitably comes to mind is â… Full Review »
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