Whorl
by Simian Mobile Disco
  • Record Label: Anti
  • Release Date: Sep 9, 2014
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Mojo
    Sep 12, 2014
    80
    A more elemental approach to dance music. [Oct 2014, p.93]
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  2. Exclaim
    Sep 5, 2014
    80
    On their fifth release, Simian Mobile Disco's dedication to challenging their tried-and-true formula has found them coming off looser and more resourceful than ever.
  3. Magnet
    Nov 5, 2014
    75
    This is a fresh, auspicious strike into new territory. [No. 114, p.61]
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  5. Fact Magazine (UK)
    Sep 11, 2014
    70
    It’s solid, proficient, fun--not quite transcendent, but, the sort of left turn that feels natural and uncontrived.
  6. Resident Advisor
    Sep 9, 2014
    70
    For what is essentially a composite of three "live" performances (all produced on a deliberately limited set-up of two modular synths, two sequencers and a mixer), Whorl is surprisingly cohesive.
  7. Uncut
    Sep 5, 2014
    70
    [A] solid offering in a drizzle of bleeps. [Oct 2014, p.79]
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  8. Consequence
    Sep 12, 2014
    67
    Intrinsically tied to the location where it was made, Whorl might have trouble finding its legs outside of an organic or properly curated live setting.
  9. Pitchfork
    Sep 12, 2014
    65
    A record that finds SMD operating at half-speed when the accelerator is pedal is close within their reach.

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