At Metacritic , which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 83, based on 9 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[ 5]
John Paul of PopMatters gave the album 8 out of 10 stars, writing, "with the presence of so many just-off-the-map yet accessible tracks, this set serves as an entry point to a host of artists all sharing a similar aesthetic operating at different levels drawn together by an overarching understanding of how music works on multiple levels."[ 10] Ashley Hampson of Exclaim! gave the album a 6 out of 10, writing, "While the artistry is evident in his picks, Moodymann's execution here could've use a more deft hand."[ 8]
Rolling Stone placed it at number 2 on the "20 Best EDM and Electronic Albums of 2016" list,[ 14] while Spin placed it at number 49 on the "50 Best Albums of 2016" list.[ 15] Philip Sherburne of Pitchfork included it on the "20 Best Electronic Albums of 2016" list.[ 16]
Title Artist(s) 1. "Where Will You Be" Yaw 4:13 2. "Serve This Royalty" Cody Chesnutt 5:42 3. "Guttah Guttah" Dopehead 2:36 4. "Keepyourbusinesstoyourself" Jitwam 3:12 5. "Robot's Return (Modern Sleepover Part 2)" Talc 5:35 6. "When My Anger Starts to Cry" Beady Belle 5:24 7. "Kiss the Sky" Shawn Lee featuring Nino Moschella3:39 8. "BTSTU (Moodymann Edit)" Jai Paul 3:33 9. "Tea Leaf Dancers" Flying Lotus featuring Andreya Triana 3:12 10. "Les Nuits" Nightmares on Wax 3:42 11. "Can't Hold Back (Platinum Pied Pipers Remix)" Rich Medina featuring Sy Smith 3:59 12. "Stained Glass Fresh Frozen" Julien Dyne featuring Mara TK 3:58 13. "Come Home" Little Dragon 4:13 14. "El Ritmo De Mi Gente" Andrés featuring Lady 3:22 15. "Uptown Tricks (Rodney Hunter Remix)" Fort Knox Five featuring Mustafa Akbar4:11 16. "Cuz You're the One (Moodymann Edit)" Daniel Bortz 6:25 17. "Remain" José González 3:46 18. "My Funny Valentine" Big Muff 4:00 19. "Grind (Moodymann Edit)" Les Sins 5:18 20. "Disco Maniac" Tirogo 4:25 21. "Tag Team Triangle (Moodymann Edit)" Blissom & Merkin 9:44 22. "How Do I Go On (Moodymann Edit)" Joeski featuring Jesante 8:16 23. "Fall for You (Sandy Rivera Classic Mix)" Kings of Tomorrow featuring April5:37 24. "Hostile Takeover" Soulful Session & Lynn Lockamy 4:25 25. "Our Darkness" Anne Clark 6:30 26. "Jeux de Langues" Peter Digital Orchestra 4:20 27. "Around (Solomun Vox)" Noir & Haze 6:59 28. "1044 Coplin (Give You Whatcha Lookin 4)" Marcellus Pittman 4:00 29. "It's House Music (Moodymann Edit)" Lady Alma 5:38 30. "Did You Ever (Moodymann Edit)" Daniela La Luz 6:30
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