Blue Film
by Lo-Fang
  • Record Label: 4AD
  • Release Date: Feb 25, 2014
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. AllMusic
    Feb 24, 2014
    80
    Blue Film is an often unforgettable introduction.
  2. Filter
    Feb 26, 2014
    72
    His intimate voice strikes enough of a balance with the chilly electronics to keep the core of this winter release at room temperature.
  3. PopMatters
    Mar 12, 2014
    70
    A string of songs offering glitchy low-beat techno, classical and ambient styles, Blue Film offers a great deal to those expecting something different in their musical diet.
  5. The Line of Best Fit
    Feb 20, 2014
    70
    Beautiful in places, but falling flat on an emotional level elsewhere, there is an air of duality in Lo-Fang’s work as light and dark elements intertwine and clash with each other. For someone who has done so much travelling, it is clear that Lo-Fang is still finding his feet.

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. Belenky14
    Feb 25, 2014
    9
    Though the critics seem to be critiquing certain elements of this album, to me, it was unique, elegant and very well polished. I think as farThough the critics seem to be critiquing certain elements of this album, to me, it was unique, elegant and very well polished. I think as far as a debut goes, Lo-Fang does a great job in producing a different sound than most artists and he even plays over 7 instruments throughout the album himself. Very well done album with a few flaws but nonetheless a great debut.… Full Review »
  2. gabrielfobia
    Sep 9, 2016
    5
    While some songs lack of originality, the others are too boring or monotonous to even mind to listen. As a debut, it just doesn't work asWhile some songs lack of originality, the others are too boring or monotonous to even mind to listen. As a debut, it just doesn't work as introductory of a exciting career.… Full Review »
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