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8.6
94568
8.6 |
Paste Magazine
For a band that once leaned so heavily on gimmicks involving the marvels of space travel, it’s refreshing to see Jay Kay rebuke technology as panacea so explicitly
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8.3
94560
8.3 |
Consequence Of Sound
A cinematic opus plied with electrodes, stuffed into a cannon, and shot through a disco
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8.0
94563
8.0 |
The Guardian
Escapist futurism and libidinous love songs
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8.0
95175
8.0 |
PopMatters
A strong return and experimental contribution to popular music from a band too often identified solely for one song and its striking video
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7.0
95798
7.0 |
Mixmag
Let’s get straight into it: ‘Automaton’ is Jay Kay’s biggest pop moment since 2005’s ‘Feels Just Like It Should’
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7.0
94561
7.0 |
Exclaim
Jay Kay and crew still have something in the tank, even if newcomers might still be left wondering what the fuss is all about
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7.0
94567
7.0 |
The Music
It's a glitchy treat, with melodically interesting verses that outdo the chorus
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7.0
94627
7.0 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
Perfect for a retro rave
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7.0
94651
7.0 |
Pitchfork
Not so much cashing in on retro styles but leaning into it like they always did
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6.6
94657
6.6 |
Earbuddy
Most of the album sounds like an intergalactic disco
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6.0
94686
6.0 |
State
There are some massive tunes here, worth buying the album for, but there are a few tracks I wouldn’t mind not hearing ever again
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6.0
94619
6.0 |
God Is In The TV
No matter the album’s weaknesses, it’s still incredibly pleasing to have him and his band back in the spotlight
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6.0
94562
6.0 |
Evening Standard
With the insidious groove of Nights Out in the Jungle and the consummate jazz-funk of Vitamin, Jamiroquai sound reinvigorated and ready for their revival
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6.0
94564
6.0 |
The FT
Album employs a funky robot strut set to gleaming electro-disco, computer-distorted vocals and dynamic bass
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6.0
94565
6.0 |
The Irish Times
Yes, there are some horribly overdone (Summer Girls) and downright cringey (Nights Out in the Jungle) tunes in the mix – but overall, you may find yourself on the dancefloor, despite your best efforts
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6.0
94587
6.0 |
The Observer
Jay Kay’s back as a Daft Punk tribute act
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6.0
94770
6.0 |
The Independent
It’s the more old-school tracks that furnish the highlights
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5.5
94737
5.5 |
Under The Radar
"Shake It On" and "Nights Out In the Jungle" introduce a fresh, Random Access Memories-ian electric disco vibe, but too many others-particularly the repetitive "Summer Girl"—feel like tired, recycled outtakes from the band's heyday
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5.0
94566
5.0 |
Slant Magazine
Jamiroquai updates their sound on Automaton, but their views on relationships are trapped in a bygone era
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4.0
94591
4.0 |
Clash
Jay Kay maintains his propensity for offense, crooning “my baby’s hot property”, negating a century’s worth of women’s emancipation over a rumbling disco bass, and summing up the record as something better left unsaid
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3.0
94604
3.0 |
Crack
The lairy playboy of the 90s has become the randy dad of 2017. While this album has some good elements, the overall effect is to put the ‘why?’ in Jamiroquai
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