The BQE
by Sufjan Stevens
User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 4 out of 21

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  1. tmaxwell
    Feb 23, 2017
    10
    The fact that this article doesn't have a user review tells me that people have given up on music. There isn't the ability to make a relatable relationship with what you expect, then it's not worth the time. However, if you have not heard this album when you are on the brink of original thought, you are not living. This is quite possibly the most brilliant piece of art I have everThe fact that this article doesn't have a user review tells me that people have given up on music. There isn't the ability to make a relatable relationship with what you expect, then it's not worth the time. However, if you have not heard this album when you are on the brink of original thought, you are not living. This is quite possibly the most brilliant piece of art I have ever heard, and no one even noticed. Do yourself a favor and live, give this album a try and you will see why I say that.… Expand

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Drowned In Sound
    70
    Take The BQE on its own terms and there’s plenty to enjoy.
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  2. Dusted Magazine
    80
    The BQE is best listened to in complete ignorance of the track titles, packaging, or even professed subject matter. The music speaks best when it speaks for itself.
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  3. Observer Music Monthly
    60
    The gear changes on this particular autobahn are swift and sometimes a little clunky.
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