Claustrophobia
by Scuba
  • Record Label: Hotflush
  • Release Date: Mar 23, 2015
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Clash Music
    Apr 9, 2015
    70
    It's almost a back to basics approach.
  2. Resident Advisor
    Apr 1, 2015
    70
    Instead of trying something new, he focuses on what he's good at, which makes Claustrophobia a lateral move rather than a step forward. It seems Rose is trying to recapture the brilliance of his peak-period work. In Claustrophobia's best moments, he does.

  3. The Quietus
    Mar 26, 2015
    70
    It's not the spartan techno of the early SCB records by any means, but the never-quite-convincing progressive window dressing has mostly been thankfully thrown out said window in favour of an approach that maintains big room impact without pandering to its more simplistic tropes.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    Mar 26, 2015
    80
    Claustrophobia feels richer and more worthy of exploring than the likes of ‘Hardbody’ or his Phenix releases.
  6. Exclaim
    Mar 26, 2015
    80
    On Claustrophobia, Scuba has created an engrossing long-player that's surprisingly more mode-y than moody.
  7. Pitchfork
    Mar 26, 2015
    81
    Scuba's music has always sounded wonderful--warm, rich, enveloping, ultra-vivid--but Claustrophobia feels like a major step up; the sonics are simply dazzling.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Hunderpants
    Mar 31, 2015
    9
    This album is reminiscent of Scuba's earlier full length releases - namely, A Mutual Antipathy and Triangulation. Dark textures and richThis album is reminiscent of Scuba's earlier full length releases - namely, A Mutual Antipathy and Triangulation. Dark textures and rich undertones are back and a welcome change from his earlier full-length offering, Personality. Claustrophobia is an excellent listen.… Full Review »
  2. WXYZ
    Jul 3, 2015
    8
    This was the first time I have listened to an album by Scuba, and I must say it's impressive. It's too bad nobody pays attention toThis was the first time I have listened to an album by Scuba, and I must say it's impressive. It's too bad nobody pays attention to electronica like this. I mean, David Guetta? Really? Sheesh.… Full Review »
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