Confield immediately divided fans upon its release. Pitchfork Media

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 gave the album an 8.8/10, the highest they have ever rated an Autechre album, claiming that, "For those willing to take these times in stride, Confield promises elegant production, accessibility in moderation, and one of the most enveloping, thought-provoking listening experiences to come forth from leftfield this year." However, Allmusic, giving the album only a 3/5, argued that Confield was "a record to respect, not enjoy," a viewpoint expressed by other review outlets. Despite the record's controversial nature, the album scores an average of 82/100 at Metacritic

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 based on ten reviews, the highest average for any Autechre album on the site.

Track listing

The Japanese version of this release has a bonus track called "Mcr Quarter", which is a live recording from a gig in the UK in 1998.
The cover art for this release is a screenshot from a short animation created by Booth and Brown.

External links

• Confield at the official Warp discography (features audio clips).