Zebra

Critic Score
Based on 8 reviews
2018 Ratings: #555 / 918
User Score
Based on 36 ratings
June 22, 2018 / Release Date
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Critic Reviews

80
The Guardian

It is truly cosmic music, one that defies categorisation.

80
Uncut
80
Mojo
76
Pitchfork

With a large group of collaborators, Alexis Georgopoulos has crafted a pulsing, eclectic, wonderfully breezy album of ethereal psychedelia.

75
Under the Radar

Zebra represents Georgopoulos's minimalism at its most luxurious—a near hour-long expanse of adroit architecture and rhythmic topography.

70
AllMusic

As unconventional as it is relaxing, Zebra is perhaps Arp's most inviting sound-world yet.

65
The 405

Much can be said about Alexis Georgopoulos’ ability to cram krautrock, jazz, and IDM so succinctly into one musical package, but Zebra is most fun to simply reminisce to.

daFigz
70

I began my experience by following the recommendation of @hausger, whom I much admire. Secondly, as I began to scroll AOTY reviewers, I came across @chunderz, who nailed it when he stated seven years ago that, "Understated and luscious, Arp's 'Zebra' is a captivating experience from start to finish." Exactly. It may be a few years from now that the entirety of this Arp LP is more fully appreciated, but from this brief experience, 'Zebra' is a pleasurable piece ... read more

hausenger
60

valuable, ★★★½

RambIes
77

This is undoubtedly a gorgeous album at points, and it even reminded me slightly of Mort Garson's work. I think the heavy, subtle use of percussion and drums helps build atmosphere really well and sets it apart from other ambient albums.

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