Arrival [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Jóhann Jóhannsson
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. AllMusic
    Dec 20, 2016
    90
    Arrival is a fantastic album and a great piece of film score work, delivering menacing, daunting cacophonies of noise that evoke all types of fear, wonder, and intrigue that are evident within the movie itself.
  2. Mojo
    Dec 20, 2016
    80
    The results are equal parts beautiful and unsettling. [Feb 2017, p.95]
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  3. Uncut
    Dec 20, 2016
    70
    Johannsson's use of vocal manipulation on "Kanguru" and "Ultimatum" add splashes of colour to his full-bodies minimalism, each lingering note loaded with ominous intent. [Jan 2017, p.24]
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  5. Clash Music
    Dec 20, 2016
    70
    Despite its originality and powerful execution of atonal techniques, it is too tonally diverse to function properly as a separate entity from its corresponding film. Do yourself a favour and go listen to it in the cinema.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. maxicos
    Feb 14, 2017
    9
    Jóhann Jóhannsson wrote possibly one of the best motion picture soundtracks of 2016. It was one of the main components, that make ArrivalJóhann Jóhannsson wrote possibly one of the best motion picture soundtracks of 2016. It was one of the main components, that make Arrival really good movie. Apart from that, it is one of the most original piece of music, that sounds like not being from this world. Love it.… Full Review »
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