XE
by Zs
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Custom_Concerns
    Feb 19, 2015
    5
    XE is undoubtedly experimental and an inherently visceral listen due to the performance of the instrumentation, but its intriguing and fresh sounds cannot mask the overly repetitive songwriting. Zs have managed to create an album that sounds unique, but it is unfortunately bogged down by lackluster songwriting that does not beckon further listens.

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Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Dusted Magazine
    Feb 18, 2015
    80
    Xe is a refreshing glimpse of a band captured in its most primordial state, and for all their clinical musical intellectualism, the album also offers snippets of Zs’ odd sense of humour, not to mention each player’s unique talents and virtuosity.
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  2. PopMatters
    Feb 17, 2015
    70
    The album’s latter half makes up for the first half’s (very) relative normality.
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  3. The Wire
    Feb 4, 2015
    80
    Wow, does it reward your attention. [Feb 2015, p.54]
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