Womb
by Purity Ring
  • Record Label: 4AD
  • Release Date: Apr 3, 2020
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Q Magazine
    Apr 7, 2020
    60
    Locked inside Womb is an excellent EP, but stretched out to 10 tracks it can feel predictable. [Jun 2020, p.105]
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  2. DIY Magazine
    Apr 6, 2020
    60
    Despite some stellar production and sparkling pop moments, it feels like there’s been little evolution in the duo’s sound in the five years since ‘Another Eternity’.
  3. The Skinny
    Apr 3, 2020
    60
    There’s very little room for light and shade amongst their wall of cavernous synths, and while this can generate an evocative mood (the bursts of percussion and gloomy electronics of pink lightning does give the impression of thunderstorms) it can sometimes feel like James and Roddick are happy to operate within their comfort zone. Nevertheless, fans of Purity Ring fans will undoubtedly find WOMB to be a welcome return.
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 3, 2020
    60
    Missteps are few. Instead of taking a battle-axe to what came before, ‘WOMB’ refines Purity Ring even further. The subtle experiments pay off – even if you may sometimes wish they’d surprise you more.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. caiio
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    as everything Purity Ring do, WOMB is incredibly good, their uniqueness amazes me. the only miss is asido has been left out of it. femia,as everything Purity Ring do, WOMB is incredibly good, their uniqueness amazes me. the only miss is asido has been left out of it. femia, rubyinsides and almanc would be really good single/videos. they never disappoint me and was not this time. try it patiently and you will feel the comfort of the womb… Full Review »
  2. RageNate
    Apr 6, 2020
    7
    Worthies (7/10): Pink Lightning; Peacefall; Femia; Sinew; Vehemence; Silkspun; Stardew
  3. Lupercalia
    Apr 6, 2020
    9
    It’s a perfect blend between past and future purity ring . Lush and bright and full of hope during these circumstances . The lyrical contentIt’s a perfect blend between past and future purity ring . Lush and bright and full of hope during these circumstances . The lyrical content transports you… Full Review »
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