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10.0
138684
10.0 |
The Arts Desk
It's a virtuous circle that elevates the spirit
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9.0
138679
9.0 |
Loud And Quiet
An album of ascension, Ritual demonstrates that Hopkin’s greatest ability is simply the invitation to sit and ponder – whether it’s getting lost in a hypnotic loop, buried in electronic rage or created to send you on a journey. A master at work
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9.0
138711
9.0 |
musicOMH
A work of symphonic dimensions that is compelling from first drone to last – and which takes the listener on a voyage through space and time
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8.5
138813
8.5 |
Under The Radar
With this album, Jon Hopkins continues to push the boundaries of what electronic composition can be
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8.0
138680
8.0 |
Exclaim
For the piece, Hopkins worked with a number of long-term collaborators (Vylana, 7RAYS, Ishq, Clark, Emma Smith, Daisy Vatalaro and Cherif Hashizume), but it's Hopkins's well-established melodic experimentalism that drives the work
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8.0
138682
8.0 |
Mojo
Ritual is enchanting and transportive. Print edition only
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7.0
138691
7.0 |
All Music
Ritual is an engaging experience that succeeds at transporting the listener and replenishing the soul
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7.0
138692
7.0 |
Far Out
Though the parts might be simple, they swell internally – thanks to some very clever engineering – to a sonic symphony unearthed within
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6.5
138715
6.5 |
Pitchfork
Following LPs for ketamine therapy and chemical voyages, the UK producer’s latest record stems from his soundtrack for a stroboscopic psychedelic gizmo. It’s his most single-mindedly epic LP
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6.0
138729
6.0 |
Spectrum Culture
Jon Hopkins’ seventh LP glows with faith and hope, but starts to lose its exploratory luster
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6.0
138678
6.0 |
The Skinny
While RITUAL possesses Jon Hopkins' trademark blend of dark vs light, it feels slight compared to his prior wor
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6.0
138690
6.0 |
The Guardian
Originally written for an installation with mind-altering intentions, the producer’s seventh album is occasionally engaging but dissolves into drift
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6.0
138683
6.0 |
Uncut
This is deluxe lava-lamp music, pleasantly pretty at worst, hypnotically beautiful at best. Print edition only
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