Konoyo

Pitchfork 8.5/10 On the least dense and most inquisitive album of his career, the experimental musician creates a fascinating dialogue between his technology and some of the world’s most ancient instruments.

The Line of Best Fit 8/10 Hecker has long been a master of realising his distinct artistic vision, and Konoyo is no exception

Rolling Stone 3.5/5 The ambient icon returns with an album recorded with gagaku musicians

The Skinny 3/5 Despite its flaws, Tim Hecker's ninth studio album Konoyo is still more than a worthwhile listen.

Under The Radar 8.5/10 Konoyo in Japanese means "the world over here" and on his ninth studio album straddling the borders of the indescribable, Tim Hecker issues an open invitation to it.

Clash 7/10 'Konoyo', Tim Hecker’s ninth album, is a balanced, thoughtful record that can feel at points both joyous and suffocating. The affective

Loud and Quiet 7/10 Tim Hecker went to find ancient Japan to get radical on his new album 'Konoyo' - influenced by gagaku it hits the sweet spot between tortured and blissful.

Pop Matters 9/10 Record by record, Tim Hecker has solidified his position as one of the most important experimental, electronic music producers of this generation.

The Guardian 4/5 Hecker explores another world of sound in collaboration with Japanese group Tokyo Gakuso, using expert sonic daubs

Spectrum Culture 90% For once, Hecker has not conquered; he has submitted.