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MojoJun 10, 2015Tracks that will keep you waiting forever for the drop still have a corporeal appeal. [Jul 2015, p.94]
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May 14, 2015Though this is some of Braxton's most abstract music, it might be the purest expression of his cerebral playfulness yet.
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May 29, 2015The joy is in the ambiguity and Braxton's exemplary manipulation of sound and space.
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The WireMay 15, 2015At times it takes an effort to differentiate Hive1 from many other of the gentle experimental works involving modular synthesizers across the decades, despite its unique origins. But there are subtle--and again, intensive--surprises scattered throughout, both in sounds and forms. [May 2015, p.47]
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May 12, 2015It’s poppy and fun, but it doesn’t let you get too comfortable.
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May 8, 2015Braxton truly has created his own sonic alphabet here, and has employed it to draft a manuscript that is as sincere as it is creative.
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May 7, 2015A work of striking, defiant abstraction that cements Braxton’s position as one of the most interesting composers of modern times, and one that’s more than worth careering off the road to.
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May 12, 2015Overall, it's clear that HIVE1 doesn't manage to engage all of its composer's talents, despite its occasionally locked-in blend of notated percussion parts and sharp electro-production.
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Under The RadarMay 7, 2015Overall, While HIVE1 may not satisfy those hungry for melody and immediacy, it provides a rich and rewarding experience for those patient enough to listen attentively. [Apr-May 2015, p.80]
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Q MagazineMay 7, 2015His experiments works best when anchored to a solid rhythm. [Jun 2015, p.102]
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May 7, 2015HIVE1 falls just short in its transformation from art piece to LP.
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May 14, 2015It’s a private album, filled with in-jokes and notes that only make sense for Braxton himself.
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May 8, 2015There's nothing wrong with making demands of the listener, but there's little to no reward to be found across these eight increasingly alienating compositions.