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8.0
48565
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
When Björk has to dole out her tracks to an eclectic army of remixers to sound even slightly normal - and in the process sounds stunning – her talent shows itself to be so big it’s almost hilarious
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8.0
48566
8.0 |
BBC
Bastards’ crew turns in a commendably original 13 tracks
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8.0
48791
8.0 |
State
Ultimately shows the versatility of Bjork’s voice as it plays host to a number of different styles without ever sounding out of place
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8.0
49207
8.0 |
Tone Deaf
A fascinating companion-piece to Biophilia: a stunning prism through which to view a brilliant album
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7.3
48644
7.3 |
The AU Review
These 13 songs affirm that Björk is an artist driven by constant reinvention - reinvention fostered both by herself and by her like-minded collaborators
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7.0
48735
7.0 |
DIY
There are a number of genuinely interesting pieces here that make this a very worthwhile addition to Bjork’s discography
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7.0
49614
7.0 |
PopMatters
As a package the album works better than could be expected. For a remix album, in fact, this is remarkably close to essential listening
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7.0
50553
7.0 |
All Music
Diehards who have all of Biophilia's singles may not need this, but it's still a fine collection in its own right
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7.0
48804
7.0 |
Uncut
Sounds like a new Björk album rather than a cursory add-on. Print edition only
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7.0
49145
7.0 |
The Digital Fix
Bastards is not a radically different beast, although new sonic inflections brought to the pre-existing precision of beats, clicks, whirs and whistles means it is a commendable extension
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7.0
49202
7.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
No matter how hard Björk works to change the structure of her songs, her soprano is unmistakable under any musical guise
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7.0
48567
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Bastards is much more accessible than its parent. According to Bjork’s own press release on the matter, “the remixes gave the songs more beats; legs to dance on!”. As remix albums go, it’s quite good
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6.0
48580
6.0 |
Evening Standard
As with most remix collections, it doesn’t hang together well
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6.0
48637
6.0 |
The Scotsman
There are some predictable responses, replete with minimal glitchy pulse, chorus-effect synths and dubstep quake which don’t depart radically from Bjork’s style
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5.2
49306
5.2 |
Pitchfork
Bastards does little to counteract the sensation that latter-day Björk records are more fulfilling to read about than listen to
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