Reads The Books [EP]
by Prefuse 73
  • Record Label: Warp
  • Release Date: Jul 12, 2005
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Stylus Magazine
    75
    That these songs sound like mashups to my ear is both their strength and their weakness--they’re good enough to remind you of the best work of the parties at hand, but the term implies that you’re not going to hear anything new, just two songs mashed together.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    Ends up mired in a decidedly mild brew. [22 Jul 2005, p.78]
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  3. Junkmedia
    60
    The fusion of The Books' folk stylings and traditional instrumentation (cellos, banjos, clavinets) with Prefuse's hip-hop stutter-funk produces fresh moments, just not as many as desired.
  5. Pitchfork
    75
    Nothing mind-blowing here, just an efficient EP filled with enjoyable music.
  6. Tiny Mix Tapes
    90
    This is a rare combination of talent, vision and sound.
  7. Alternative Press
    80
    Exactly what you'd imagine. [Sep 2005, p.170]
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  8. PopMatters
    50
    [The EP] just feels like it could have been a lot better.
  9. Prefix Magazine
    70
    The EP feels more like a work in progress with aspirations of something greater than the ultimate collaborative effort that so many said this would be.

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Whisper
    Jul 22, 2005
    9
    Absolutely amazing, as I've come to expect from Prefuse.
  2. ag
    Jul 20, 2005
    9
    The album is what i hoped for from this collab. Herron and the Books and studs, and this akbum proves both parts of that statement to be true The album is what i hoped for from this collab. Herron and the Books and studs, and this akbum proves both parts of that statement to be true in one sweet 20+ minute package. This is what a great ep should be and I hope these dudes get together again.… Full Review »
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