Monolith of Phobos
by The Claypool Lennon Delirium
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Jun 3, 2016
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Record Collector
    Jun 20, 2016
    60
    Though there are innumerable influences at work here, it is blessed with an offbeat and singular charm.
  2. PopMatters
    Jun 3, 2016
    60
    Monolith of Phobos is an artistic anomaly that, like this year’s election season, will find listeners ultimately settling for one side or another; it’s not that either necessarily likes their choices, rather it’s more they’ve been left with little option other than to settle with the results.
  3. Mojo
    Jun 1, 2016
    60
    It's only when Lennon takes over that the collaboration really works. [Jul 2016, p.94]
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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. Niceroad77
    Jun 18, 2016
    9
    As a huge fan of psychedelic rock, I would say that this is one of the greatest works in the genre since The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn. NotAs a huge fan of psychedelic rock, I would say that this is one of the greatest works in the genre since The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn. Not many that albums that take me so far in the musical space. Kind of illustrates the Genius that was Syd Barrett. Claypool and Lennon is not just for the "connoisseur", but also for the neophytes that like hearing best of the genre type of albums. Far from my last listen!… Full Review »
  2. tigerskin84
    Sep 20, 2016
    9
    Great album, Sean kicked out his girlfriend at last and paired with the great les claypool, the result is a highly psichadellic album, withGreat album, Sean kicked out his girlfriend at last and paired with the great les claypool, the result is a highly psichadellic album, with great basslines, drums and off coruse both Sean and Les voices, great songs here give it a try… Full Review »
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