Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. The Wire
    Mar 20, 2019
    50
    The project ultimately feels a little vague and indulgent. Though the sounds of plastic on offer are eclectic and the compositions joyous, Matmos seem to acknowledge climate change as a throwaway aside in favour of an avant garde remaking of physical theatre. [Mar 2019, p.55]
  2. 60
    Like other Matmos albums, it relies too heavily on the concept behind the album for merit. Plastic Anniversary is an impressive experiment with intriguing results; it's not, however, an album you'll likely find yourself revisiting time and time again.
  3. Mojo
    Mar 12, 2019
    60
    It hard not to be engaged by the restless, cerebral daftness--footnotes notwithstanding. [Apr 2019, p.95]
  4. Uncut
    Mar 12, 2019
    60
    The premise may sound gimmicky and cerebral but the results are mostly playful, poppy and accessible. [Apr 2019, p.32]
User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. May 6, 2019
    8
    Matmos has mastered their craft of sample-heavy electronic music. What would originally be unlistenable orchestrations turn playful due to anMatmos has mastered their craft of sample-heavy electronic music. What would originally be unlistenable orchestrations turn playful due to an impressive display of sound control on "Plastic Anniversary". Full Review »