| Whorl | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 9 September 2014 | |||
| Length | 64:35 | |||
| Label | Anti- | |||
| Simian Mobile Disco chronology | ||||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 69/100 [1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Consequence of Sound | B− [2] |
| The Line of Best Fit | 6/10 [3] |
| Pitchfork | 6.5/10 [4] |
| Under the Radar |   [5] |
Whorl is the fourth studio album by Simian Mobile Disco, which was released on 9 September 2014 through Anti-. [4]
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC) [6] | 121 |
| UK Dance Albums (OCC) [7] | 21 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC) [8] | 21 |
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