Dilate
by Vessels
  • Record Label: Bias
  • Release Date: Mar 3, 2015
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Drowned In Sound
    Mar 2, 2015
    60
    This is a solid attempt by a band in thrall to electronic music to redefine themselves, but it’s their love of this music rather than their ability to explore its limits that is communicated by Dilate.
  2. Q Magazine
    Mar 3, 2015
    60
    The occasional vocals dilute the atmosphere, softening the bionic techno edge of the best tracks, but on Dilate, Vessels sound like a band widening their horizons to impressive effect. [Apr 2015, p.112]
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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. johnbrenner
    Apr 16, 2015
    8
    When I first heard the opening track on Dilate, Vertical, I was actually riding my bike. The build up felt very much like a sunset, as theWhen I first heard the opening track on Dilate, Vertical, I was actually riding my bike. The build up felt very much like a sunset, as the track got more intense, it felt like I was entering a crowd, alive and energetic. I was engulfed in the atmosphere. This feeling pushed through the entirety of the album. On tracks with vocal guests, the production tended to get weaker, but overall, this album was one I'm not going to put away anytime soon. Feels like you're riding your bike down the rode at night with bright, white lights reflecting off of the asphalt. Maybe you're being chased. Maybe you're chasing something. Either way, it's a thrill.… Full Review »
  2. WolfLambert
    May 22, 2016
    8
    Not the most consistent electronic album out there (especially the songs featuring vocals are less fleshed out than they should ideally be)Not the most consistent electronic album out there (especially the songs featuring vocals are less fleshed out than they should ideally be) but tracks like Elliptic and Attica are serious bangers. Recommended.… Full Review »
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