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Parastrophics

Mouse On Mars

Parastrophics

The tenth album from this German duo sees them delving into house and techno

ADM rating[?]

7.1

Label
Republic of Music
UK Release date
27/02/2012
US Release date
28/02/2012
  1. 8.2 |   Pitchfork

    If the textures and beats are winking and mischievous, the overall sense of musical structure is dead serious and, ultimately, virtuosic
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  2. 8.0 |   DIY

    Mouse On Mars are returning in triumphant and rapturous fashion, both sealing their reputation as relentless innovators while basking in the glory as beacons of inspiration
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  3. 8.0 |   The Skinny

    MoM’s sound remains startlingly distinctive: evidently enough to ensure their continuing relevance and vitality
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  4. 8.0 |   No Ripcord

    Parastrophics sees the duo returning in part to their house and techno roots, but thankfully the signature schizoid humour and restlessness remains
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  5. 8.0 |   Clash

    Atomised techno pop for listeners who think they’ve heard it all
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  6. 7.5 |   hhv.de mag

    It might not be as approachable as Radical Connector, but after Varcharz, it’s a very enjoyable return
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  7. 7.5 |   Beats Per Minute

    Mouse on Mars sound overjoyed to be back, and they continue let their freak flag hang in the wind, deftly balancing the weirdness with a terse sampling of moods and colours
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  8. 7.0 |   Prefix

    Mouse on Mars are still a highly experimental unit, but they're not quite as invincible as they once seemed
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  9. 7.0 |   Spin

    Veteran blip-squishers splatter everything left
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  10. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Parastrophics is that rare thing: an IDM album that snaps, crackles and pops with life
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  11. 7.0 |   Rolling Stone

    A surreal pop record that gleefully warps the tones and inflections of modern radio tunes into funhouse mirror abstractions
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  12. 6.0 |   Tiny Mix Tapes

    A laptop glitch-heavy record
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  13. 6.0 |   Uncut

    Their touch is immaculate. Print edition only

  14. 6.0 |   Q

    Moments on jubilant techno romping prove that Mouse On Mars are still on polyhedric form. Print edition only

  15. 6.0 |   PopMatters

    It’s incredibly fun, but after awhile it becomes exhausting
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