Recess

Pitchfork 5.7/10 It’s tempting to suggest he’s ahead of the curve when it comes to the eventuality of the sound he popularized getting stale, but he probably has his own reasons for tweaking, sanding down, subduing, or otherwise retooling the parameters for what could be considered his signature aesthetic.

The Needle Drop 5/10 Famed dubstep producer Skrillex finally drops a full-length record.

Rolling Stone 3.5/5 Many of the elements that drove Skrillex's initial success are still somewhere in the mix on Recess: the suffocating low end, the serrated edges, the industrial-strength aggression, the disorienting collisions of sound shards, the vocals distorted until they sound like alien transmissions.

DIY 3/5 A hint at broader musical ambitions.

All Music 3/5 Reckless fun, frivolous thrills, and fast, loud friends fill this one.

Pop Matters 5/10 The results are hit or miss on Skrillex's first LP, but EDM fans who have been with the DJ since the beginning will devour it.