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10.0
75926
10.0 |
The Skinny
One of the most exhilarating minimalist albums of recent memory
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8.0
76401
8.0 |
Mojo
Even on the most delicate pieces, the rhythm is definitely gonna get you. Print edition only
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7.0
76574
7.0 |
Clash
The joy is in the ambiguity and Braxton's exemplary manipulation of sound and space
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7.0
75925
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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7.0
75928
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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7.0
76078
7.0 |
Slant Magazine
It’s poppy and fun, but it doesn’t let you get too comfortable
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6.9
75976
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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6.5
76083
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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6.0
76370
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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6.0
76776
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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5.8
75927
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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5.5
78186
5.5 |
Spectrum Culture
HIVE1 challenges with its abstraction but does little to reward its listener’s patience
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5.0
76076
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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4.0
75924
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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