Artificial Sweeteners
by Fujiya & Miyagi
  • Record Label: Yep Roc
  • Release Date: May 6, 2014
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Dusted Magazine
    Jul 2, 2014
    80
    Amid the brightness and snark of another consistently entertaining Fujiya & Miyagi record, it’s a reminder that even our modern Lucifers have many dimensions to them.
  2. The Quietus
    May 16, 2014
    80
    With their fifth album, Artificial Sweeteners, Fujiya & Miyagi once again mine opposite ends of the lyrical spectrum whilst delivering their most musically satisfying collection to date.
  3. Mojo
    May 15, 2014
    80
    There's a renewed vigour to its frugging mix of vintage synths, barking-dog bass stabs and jagged electric guitars. [Jun 2014, p.94]
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  5. musicOMH.com
    Apr 30, 2014
    80
    There’s little else to nitpick about this latest collection; just like artificial sweeteners, it’s a simple but dangerous addiction.
  6. AllMusic
    May 6, 2014
    70
    Artificial Sweeteners may not be their most instantly impressive album, 2008's Lightbulbs still has that honor, but it does sound great on first listen and continues to sink in deeper with each subsequent spin.

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  1. jimstoic
    Oct 15, 2014
    8
    Fujiya & Miyagi can rock! In fact, they can punk rock. David Best is a guitar god in an electronica band. The album does not, unfortunately,Fujiya & Miyagi can rock! In fact, they can punk rock. David Best is a guitar god in an electronica band. The album does not, unfortunately, rock as hard as their live shows, but I hear the influences of Gang of Four and Sonic Youth in addition to the more expected influences of Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk. If you get the chance to see them live, do not pass it up.… Full Review »
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