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The Line Of Best Fit
SMILE is messy – but so is the existence that Robinson writes about. At times, that makes the album feel unguided. But mostly, this is the first Porter Robinson album that feels entirely like him. That makes for one of the most compelling pieces of art he has ever released
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Rolling Stone
The audacious record rejects sterile facade with explosive pop production while sharply interrogating parasocial relationships and external validation
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The Skinny
Porter Robinson's third album, SMILE! :D, is his most intimate yet, full of maximalist ambitions and aching honesty
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8.0
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Dork
It leaves you changed, challenged, and, yes, smiling – even if that smile comes with a side of existential dread
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8.0
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Slant Magazine
In trying to make “fun” pop music, Robinson wound up making the sincerest album of his career
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Spectrum Culture
The latest from the DJ and producer is loud, endearingly cringe and unapologetically pop
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7.1
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Pitchfork
The one-time EDM superstar’s production has never sounded shinier or sugarier, but beneath the maximalist synths and peppy rhythms lurk more complicated, bittersweet feelings
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Clash
‘SMILE! :D’ is a personal album with nostalgic sounds and is more chaotic than cohesive, which seems intentional in order to reflect Porter’s ranging emotions. This cathartic album is some of his best work yet
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Sputnik Music (staff)
Smile! :D is a weird album. It’s equal parts disappointing and enjoyable: it’s a good time if you don’t pay too much attention and zone out every once in a while. Most of all, it’s a failed experiment
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