Syro
by Aphex Twin
  • Record Label: Warp
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2014
Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
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  1. Under The Radar
    Dec 19, 2014
    60
    While many moments on the new LP are arguably musically as good as much of his back catalogue, it no longer has the same visceral, evolutionary energy of something truly new. [Dec 2014, p.88]
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  2. Mojo
    Nov 5, 2014
    60
    What is missing is that impish, dangerous side, the famous contorted grin and all that it suggests: humour and horror, surprise and confrontation. [Nov 2014, p.89]
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#16 Best Album of 2014
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#46 Most Discussed Album of 2014
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#56 Most Shared Album of 2014

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 205 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 169 out of 205
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 205
  3. Negative: 13 out of 205
  1. Shmowzow
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Music is pretty much my life. I can't go a day without listening to music. I'm just so tired of crappy mainstream EDM songs, so listening toMusic is pretty much my life. I can't go a day without listening to music. I'm just so tired of crappy mainstream EDM songs, so listening to this album is not only a breath of fresh air, but also a great comeback. It's not as noisy as some of his older stuff, but it's probably my favorite Aphex Twin album. The disharmonies... sometimes it sounds like you're listening to several songs at once. Now, that might sound messy, but it actually works. It's extremely exciting and reminds me that electronic music still has potential in places I thought were dead.… Full Review »
  2. Jrc523
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Lets be honest Drukqs was a bit alienating though it did a good job convincing me he was a total musical genius. This is at least 5 timesLets be honest Drukqs was a bit alienating though it did a good job convincing me he was a total musical genius. This is at least 5 times better than I was expecting. Ive listened to about 4 of his albums this was probably my favorite! It just has everything: Peace, madness, Fun, Energy you name it! Richard D. James may be my favorite album but trust me this compares! ALBUM OF THE YEAR… Full Review »
  3. eminem5055
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    This album already sounds better than any electronic music that I can recall from memory. It is perfect in every way and shows the world thatThis album already sounds better than any electronic music that I can recall from memory. It is perfect in every way and shows the world that Aphex Twin really is an innovator of his genre. Speaking bluntly, this album is flawless. I am now very hopeful of whatever he releases next.… Full Review »
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