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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 30 Ratings

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

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  1. Dec 22, 2015
    80
    Until the release of this album, Shepherd’s output might have proved hard to follow for the casual listener, comprising as it did sundry white label releases, one-offs and remixes. Fortunately, Elaenia acts as a brilliant encapsulation of a huge talent.
  2. 80
    Of all albums this year, Elaenia is one that could be--probably will be--discussed for some time. It’s as impressive and rewarding as you want to be.
  3. Nov 11, 2015
    80
    The songs on Elaenia sound closer to psychedelic jazz and post-rock, and feel more like improvised jam sessions than carefully sequenced electronic music. It's a risky strategy, but the gamble pays off big.