Distractions
by Ikonika
  • Record Label: Hyperdub
  • Release Date: Jun 2, 2017
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Mixmag
    Jul 10, 2017
    90
    Distractions is modern club music that acknowledges its history while still moving it forward, courtesy of one of the best in the game.
  2. Paste Magazine
    Jun 1, 2017
    86
    The 13 songs on the record are diverse, with a musical and emotional arc worthy of a sci-fi anime saga, but the record also feels personal and welcoming.
  3. Dusted Magazine
    Aug 16, 2017
    80
    Despite there being a wealth of moods and stylistic flourishes on Distractions, it nevertheless coalesces into a forceful and homogenous whole.
  5. The Wire
    Aug 8, 2017
    80
    The overall effect is fresh and forward thinking throughout. [Jul 2017, p.53]
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  6. Mojo
    Jun 1, 2017
    80
    Distractions' expanded palette takes in grime, experimental R&B and robotic house, like an alternate soundtrack for an arcade racer. [Jul 2017, p.91]
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  7. Resident Advisor
    Jun 1, 2017
    76
    As a soundtrack for a wide variety of scenes, Distractions enhances Chen's reputation as one of UK club music's most adaptable artists.
  8. AllMusic
    Jun 6, 2017
    70
    Abdel-Hamid takes her sound in numerous directions and explores several moods on Distractions, and while it seems scattered enough to live up to its title, it's as engaging as anything else she's released.

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