False Readings On is a studio album by American musician Matthew Cooper under the pseudonym Eluvium.[2] It was released on September 2, 2016, through Temporary Residence Limited[3][4] and received universal acclaim from critics.
False Readings On is Eluvium's first studio album since Nightmare Ending (2013).[5] He drew inspiration from "themes of cognitive dissonance in modern society."[6] The album was released on CD, black vinyl, light gray vinyl, and digitally.[7]
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, False Readings On received "universal acclaim" based on a weighted average score of 81 out of 100 from 8 critic scores.[8]
Paul Simpson of AllMusic stated, "The main element that sticks out on this album is Cooper's occasional somewhat jarring usage of operatic vocal samples."[9] He added, "On several pieces, he builds up layers of wavy synthesizer drones and gliding guitars before inserting eerie, disembodied vocal trills."[9] Luke Pearson of Exclaim! called the album "another strikingly beautiful work from Eluvium."[11]
Beaudoin, Jedd (September 7, 2016). "Eluvium: False Readings On". Spectrum Culture. Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
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