From Here We Go Sublime
by The Field
  • Record Label: Kompakt
  • Release Date: Apr 3, 2007
User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 397 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 247 out of 397
  2. Mixed: 53 out of 397
  3. Negative: 97 out of 397

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  1. AlfR.
    Jul 10, 2007
    2
    It's never better than ok and frankly, most of the time it's a snooze. As an EP, it might've worked but the lack of ideas or even a different tempo make this pretty damn soporific.
  2. SemolinaP.
    Oct 6, 2007
    2
    This is probably the most bland and tasteless example of musical drivel I have heard in a long, LONG time. Certainly, it takes advantage of some newer technology and style in the techno/electronic realm, but not without first lulling you into a hypnotic state of semi-unconsciousness. Based upon the glowing reviews of its supporters, it's only out of pity that I give it any points at This is probably the most bland and tasteless example of musical drivel I have heard in a long, LONG time. Certainly, it takes advantage of some newer technology and style in the techno/electronic realm, but not without first lulling you into a hypnotic state of semi-unconsciousness. Based upon the glowing reviews of its supporters, it's only out of pity that I give it any points at all... Otherwise it feels kind of like booing the competitors at the special olympics. Absolute trash, though. Seriously.… Expand
  3. BjorkReznor
    Apr 15, 2007
    2
    This album is horrible, and the fact that it's #1 for 2007 is clearly nothing more than an embarrassing pitfall of Metacritic's aggregation system. With a larger sample size, the ratings would plummet.
  4. Eric
    Apr 18, 2007
    2
    this record is such a ridiculous display of kompakts love affair with the sort of trendy minimal techno that online zines like to fawn over and over-praise. nearly 90 percent of the styles everyone seems to check are done a million times better then whats present on the cd. the field takes his inspirations (largely made up by blissfully moronic reviewers, whom in turn all steal from each this record is such a ridiculous display of kompakts love affair with the sort of trendy minimal techno that online zines like to fawn over and over-praise. nearly 90 percent of the styles everyone seems to check are done a million times better then whats present on the cd. the field takes his inspirations (largely made up by blissfully moronic reviewers, whom in turn all steal from each other), makes them worse, and packages it into a lightweight, utterly uninteresting techno cd. how people are not able to see right through this record is beyond me. i guess people just want something to love, something that makes them feel good. and you know what? so do i.… Expand
  5. PaulW
    May 15, 2007
    2
    Absolutely nowhere near as good as the ratings, really VERY dull.
  6. MikeM
    May 19, 2007
    2
    BORING!!!!!
  7. DivagazioniN
    May 22, 2007
    2
    Un disco inascoltabile, ripetitivo in tutte le sue tracce troppo elettroniche
  8. simsim
    May 27, 2007
    2
    eh!? another overated album. metacritic really fails bringging the good stuff over the bad stuff. its basically some dance music overlooped with some cheesy baselines and a flat atmospheric part. Someone who thinks any good of this album should make an ear over good ambient stuff , look at bluemars, sky fm, groove salad, youll hear tons of better stuff for free over internet radio.
  9. DaveM
    May 8, 2007
    2
    I can only echo the whole "Metacritic fails sometimes" sentiment. I thought I liked "trance" music before I heard this album. I may have just been ignorant of what that label amounts to. The offered critiques are glowing. If this is really what good trance amounts too then I've got the wrong genre. Maybe Axel Willner is simply too brilliant in his "minimalist" aptitude for the I can only echo the whole "Metacritic fails sometimes" sentiment. I thought I liked "trance" music before I heard this album. I may have just been ignorant of what that label amounts to. The offered critiques are glowing. If this is really what good trance amounts too then I've got the wrong genre. Maybe Axel Willner is simply too brilliant in his "minimalist" aptitude for the unenlightened listener, but the first thing I thought when I put this on was, "what the fuck were they thinking?" (meaning the critics). Save your money and your time.… Expand
  10. PrometheusF
    Jun 17, 2007
    2
    After reading such great reviews I figured maybe these critics knew what they were talking about, so I bought the album. I'm so glad I did! Now if I ever have trouble sleeping all I need to do is pop this CD in. Thats not to say this was a complete waste of money but I wouldn't buy anything else by the field. I tried, I really did, but I just couldn't see what was so After reading such great reviews I figured maybe these critics knew what they were talking about, so I bought the album. I'm so glad I did! Now if I ever have trouble sleeping all I need to do is pop this CD in. Thats not to say this was a complete waste of money but I wouldn't buy anything else by the field. I tried, I really did, but I just couldn't see what was so wonderful about this. And "BREATH OF FRESH AIR"? Perhaps thats exactly what The Field needs as this sounds far too much like a bad trip for my tastes. To anyone who buys this album; don't worry if it sounds like the CD is skipping, thats really what they want it to sound like. Oh, and its best to drink some coffee first.… Expand
  11. maxw
    Jun 22, 2007
    2
    i don't understandt very horrible album i like only one song (the second)
  12. Jen
    Sep 20, 2007
    2
    What a waste of a really awesome title.
  13. mikeyf
    Apr 13, 2007
    2
    reedy & callow.
  14. GrahamW
    Apr 22, 2007
    2
    No idea why this is getting such rave reviews, agree with Evan, it is extremely repetitive, sounds like a cd skipping. Certainly not a 95.
  15. Charlie
    Jan 25, 2008
    2
    Being simple is fine, but being redundant is another thing. The thing is, there are so many better trance charts out there with much more to offer.
  16. stem
    May 10, 2007
    1
    When these others say "minimal", take it to heart. It sucks.
  17. TonyE.
    Jul 4, 2007
    1
    If this is the best electronic album of 2007, let alone best album of 2007, we are all in trouble musically. Repetitive junk.
  18. TomW
    Aug 14, 2007
    1
    If this is the best album of 2007 we should all pack up and go home. Electronic music has never sounded this dull.
  19. KristN
    Jan 3, 2008
    1
    I'm in shock and awe over the scores at metacritic and here. This is not good music nor does it sound like the group put any real heart into it. I bet they are all looking at each other and wondering how they got voted 3rd best of 07. I'm sure they are getting a big laugh over it. Truly horrible. I mean every song has the exact same beat. It's rave music...that's it!!!
  20. Giterdone
    May 16, 2007
    1
    the score would place this album as being one of the greatest of all time....this site is officially broken and has lost all credibility.
  21. JodieL
    Jul 6, 2007
    1
    This is quite possibly the worst album I've heard for some time, there is absolutely nothing adventurous about this album, just a re-hash of early 90's dance music. Felt ripped off that I bought it, had to give it away to my 42 y/o mate, who did dance clubs in his 20's. He liked it but as we both agreed nothing groundbreaking here, save your $$$$. Try Justice's new This is quite possibly the worst album I've heard for some time, there is absolutely nothing adventurous about this album, just a re-hash of early 90's dance music. Felt ripped off that I bought it, had to give it away to my 42 y/o mate, who did dance clubs in his 20's. He liked it but as we both agreed nothing groundbreaking here, save your $$$$. Try Justice's new album if you want something to dance to.… Expand
  22. tokyopimp
    Jun 23, 2007
    1
    Um... excuse me, this is the top rated album of 2007! Are you fucking kidding me... I could load up Acid 6.0, download some loops and create a more cohesive and interesting album than this abortion of so called music. I guess you have to be totally tripping on some sort of drugs to enjoy this repetitive tripe. I'm sorry but if you consider this a masterpiece or even remotely good.. Um... excuse me, this is the top rated album of 2007! Are you fucking kidding me... I could load up Acid 6.0, download some loops and create a more cohesive and interesting album than this abortion of so called music. I guess you have to be totally tripping on some sort of drugs to enjoy this repetitive tripe. I'm sorry but if you consider this a masterpiece or even remotely good.. then you have incredibly awful musical taste.… Expand
  23. PamPhlet
    Jun 3, 2007
    1
    What a steaming pile of dump.
  24. TedM
    Jul 23, 2007
    1
    I played this album, got through about 3 tracks and had to stop it. It is just boring and completely overrated. Can't believe this is metacritics best album of the year! Serious loss of credibility for the site. But I guess that can mainly be blamed on the journalists who raved about this pile of mediocre cr@p.
  25. charleye.
    Aug 9, 2007
    1
    Why do most critically acclaimed albums fall on deaf ears? Because they are horrible, emotionless, and empty - like reviewers. I can't stand this album. It's dull, dull, dull. It's absolutely depressing that people could like this.
  26. Niklas
    Sep 15, 2007
    1
    wtf? How can it be so high rated when it sucks this much!...it sounds like something went wrong in my computer now like music (but perhaps it's just me, who doesn't know anything about techno?)
  27. SamS.
    Sep 21, 2007
    1
    Garbage!
  28. JakeD.
    Oct 15, 2007
    1
    I'm still thinking this is a huge critical joke. Interesting concept, horrible payoff.
  29. NatashaK
    May 30, 2007
    0
    An incredibly overrated album. I could understand appeal resting in the bland, sentimental accessibility
  30. WTF
    Jul 7, 2007
    0
    wow this is seriously bad. I mean if I were in charge of this site I would be embarrased to have let such a mistake slip through.
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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Almost Cool
    85
    If you like minimal electronic music at all, you must seek it out.
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  2. BBC collective
    100
    This is one of those rare albums that makes you wonder how you ever got by without it.
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  3. cokemachineglow
    74
    This is an album you could easily hate -- especially if you like things like change and development.
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