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Hive1

Tyondai Braxton

Hive1

Third solo album of experimental electronica from the ex-Battles frontman

ADM rating[?]

6.4

Label
Nonesuch
UK Release date
11/05/2015
US Release date
11/05/2015
  1. 10.0 |   The Skinny

    One of the most exhilarating minimalist albums of recent memory
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  2. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Even on the most delicate pieces, the rhythm is definitely gonna get you. Print edition only

  3. 7.0 |   Clash

    The joy is in the ambiguity and Braxton's exemplary manipulation of sound and space
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  4. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    A work of striking, defiant abstraction that cements Braxton’s position as one of the most interesting composers of modern times
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  5. 7.0 |   Exclaim

    Braxton truly has created his own sonic alphabet here, and has employed it to draft a manuscript that is as sincere as it is creative
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  6. 7.0 |   Slant Magazine

    It’s poppy and fun, but it doesn’t let you get too comfortable
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  7. 6.9 |   Pitchfork

    It's weird, dark and fun all at once. In short, it shows an exciting way forward, whereas HIVE1 can't quite shake the feeling that it was best experienced live
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  8. 6.5 |   Under The Radar

    It's very different in aesthetic, but the creative mind behind it is no less evident
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  9. 6.0 |   The Irish Times

    There’s enough to mark Braxton out as a composer with a real spark of adventure to his work
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  10. 6.0 |   The Music

    Aside from the admirably deep groove and warm undercurrents of Amlochley, Hive1 feels incomplete without the intoxicating visuals
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  11. 5.8 |   Consequence Of Sound

    The project isn’t in focus without its accompanying visual elements. HIVE1 falls just short in its transformation from art piece to LP
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  12. 5.5 |   Spectrum Culture

    HIVE1 challenges with its abstraction but does little to reward its listener’s patience
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  13. 5.0 |   PopMatters

    It’s a private album, filled with in-jokes and notes that only make sense for Braxton himself
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  14. 4.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    HIVE1 should delight those who prefer to tackle a deliberately tough and difficult listening experience in a bid to glean a hard-fought victory
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