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90
It's almost impossible to put the record down until each particular mood has been able to hit home some.
14y
84
These types of albums become increasingly rewarding with every listen, and this is one that should be heard.
14y
80
Dedication defines him as an artist to watch, and perhaps more importantly as an artist to be enjoyed.
14y
80
This latest offering from the spectral producer proves much more enduring a record than he seemed capable of a couple of years back.
14y
76
Barring a few exceptions, Dedication lacks the wobbly jump-up energy of Zomby's best-loved early singles and the rave-y mania of Where Were U in '92.
14y
70
Dedication is an outstanding example of the possible emotional depth and breadth of electronic music.
14y
60
Dedication seems like a bit of a missed opportunity; as collection of ideas it may be incredible, but as an album it's just insubstantial.
14y
I adore this records aesthetic and the overall vibe this thing went for. It’s very simplistic but combines interesting styles that can never get boring. The equipoise of each song differentiates this from any dubstep you might hear of it’s time. Just to think Skrillex was a really big face in music when this came out is pretty sick. The rough spots here, which were more prominent later in the tracklist, usually came across as either one note or just not adding anything cool. These ... read more
What the fuck this was amazing Dubstep. So I had introduced myself to Zomby through their one off Jungle throwback album which I thought was really good, what I had really high hopes for though is for his big Dubstep contributions to actually be really good. And hallelujah they were. Dedication is an album that despite me not caring for some of the interludes, I had so much fun with this album that I feel wrong not giving it the 94 it deserves. This is a great Dubstep and Future Garage album ... read more
Simple and almost void of melody, but the grooves are too good to deny.
Favourite tracks: Natalia's Song [] Things Fall Apart [] Florence
Least favourite tracks: Basquait
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Track List
| 1 | Witch Hunt 1:46 | 75 |
| 2 | Natalia's Song 4:03 | 86 |
| 3 | Alothea 2:49 | 73 |
| 4 | Black Orchid 1:33 | 84 |
| 5 | Riding With Death 2:02 | 74 |
| 6 | Vortex 1:58 | 71 |
| 7 | Things Fall Apart 2:50 | 77 |
| 8 | Salamander 0:51 | 67 |
| 9 | Lucifer 0:56 | 70 |
| 10 | Digital Rain 3:29 | 80 |
| 11 | Vanquish 0:58 | 61 |
| 12 | A Devil Lay Here 2:51 | 77 |
| 13 | Florence 1:40 | 74 |
| 14 | Haunted 2:18 | 72 |
| 15 | Basquiat 2:15 | 71 |
| 16 | Mozaik 3:12 | 76 |
Total Length: 35 minutes
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