Mixmag's Scores

  • Music
For 450 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 77% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 20% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.6 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 79
Highest review score: 100 Xen
Lowest review score: 50 The Mountain Will Fall
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 450
450 music reviews
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An album that’s underpinned by atmospherics that flicker between stalling and soaring, Abysma is blissfully evocative from start to finish.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Reminiscent of a clumsier kind of guitar-drums-bass (plus synths) arrangement, the only remnant of Hung’s Fuck Buttons days is the privileging of drums in the mix. The rest of this unexpected foray is a trip into a post-punk and synth-pop past that needs no repeating.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ibifornia is a lush, exotic album with star-studded collabs which sounds as inspired by the jungle as it is by the dancefloor.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sticking with a winning formula can be commendable, but this is pales in comparison with past glories.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Their darker second album leans more towards mid-80s baroque-pop.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Joy
    There are times when it does feel a little dry, but it’s still an album that’s definitely deserving of your time.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It explores a plethora of bold sounds and styles with a distinctive ethereal edge--and just a touch of delectable curios
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A super-satisfying second LP.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's imaginative and endlessly intriguing.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A richly listenable collection.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Toddla T delves into new territory on his first release since 2012, fusing elements of gospel (‘Ungrateful’), funk (‘BlackJack21’), reggae (‘Foundation’), grime and dubstep (‘Foreign Light’). It’s a brave move to incorporate so many styles but, on the whole, it works.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The less fluffy tunes are the best: ‘Elevate’ and ‘Go All Night’ both have old-skool house elements and a jacking groove that mean there’s more to this LP than a collection of festival sing-alongs.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As expected, the new offering from Oizo is a revelation--no-one quite does it like him. Now, with the help of his friends, he’s created another nigh-on masterpiece.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sometimes great, often fun, but mostly quite confused, it’s not a focused LP--though it’s certainly an expression of the oddness of 2014.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Having always been a master at transcending genres, he makes sure his new album includes something for every musical taste.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While you could argue that Soul Clap have made better tracks than the 13 on offer here, there's no doubt that EFUNK is an enjoyable party album filled with jovial invention and several major tricks up its sleeve.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Their second album has a cosmic disco groove ('The Following'), thought-out harmonies ('The Unknown Faces at Father James Park') and electro- pop moments ('The Right One'), creating the kind of warm glow you may get from a house party in a log cabin.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The chemistry between Agius and Redway is palpable.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The only trouble is, it all feels a little... dated.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's not 100 per cent coherent, but especially if you get the bonus instrumental disc you'll find proof of an important talent spreading his wings.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Unashamedly one-dimensional, this mix will continue to divide.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It finds the Welshman departing even further from his garage roots in favour of a more visceral warehouse sound.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For large parts, it’s funky, luxurious and giddy, with the Tony Allen Afrobeat collab ‘2nd Chance’ just the icing on the cake. A pleasant surprise.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A total contrast to 'Banquet' and 'Two More Years', die-hard fans may need to give it a few spins, but in daring to reinvent themselves, Bloc Party show an impressive evolution.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This debut from Tinie Tempah producer Labrinth sits comfortably in the Kanye West school of autotuned mid-youth crisis, yet this album isn't without merit.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Call their style what you like, this is a luscious record.