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8.5
123520
8.5 |
The Quietus
The Besnard Lakes have pursued their singular vision to stunning effect with a sense of re-assuring familiarity and security. And right now that’s a currency worth more than gold
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8.0
123300
8.0 |
Northern Transmissions
A 72 minute long form symphonic rock opus about life and death isn’t exactly escapist these days. The beauty and optimism of it all will leave you feeling hopeful, refreshed and ready to take on the world, as well as another listen
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8.0
123254
8.0 |
All Music
It would be disingenuous to say the Besnards had been on a downswing prior to this, but in wrestling with mortality they tap into a well of vital energy that makes the group appear revitalized and full of vigor
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8.0
123255
8.0 |
Uncut
An astonishing return, up there with their best records to date. Print edition only
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8.0
123256
8.0 |
Mojo
Thunderstorm Warnings doesn't put a foot wrong, delivering the big music with heart instead of bluster. Print edition only
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7.7
123493
7.7 |
Beats Per Minute
It’s an evocative thrill ride and a captivating rumination on mortality that also asks questions of life afterwards. It isn’t an easy listen but it’ll soon become something you’re drawn towards time and time again
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7.0
123928
7.0 |
PopMatters
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7.0
123257
7.0 |
Under The Radar
It's an album that will delight the band's fanbase, and there are some powerful and profound moments with arrangements that are beyond the realms of what would be considered standard rock music
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7.0
123253
7.0 |
Exclaim
Wisely abandoning the dissonant switch-ups of 2016's A Coliseum Complex Museum, Thunderstorm Warnings takes everything the Besnard Lakes have ever done well and provides it in abundance
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6.5
123504
6.5 |
Spectrum Culture
Québécois psych-shoegaze rockers return after five years off with yet another elaborately titled record that will please long-time fans, but will disappoint anyone hoping to see the next stage of the band’s evolution
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6.0
123258
6.0 |
The Arts Desk
This is an experience similar to being enveloped by a slow-moving stream of viscous liquid
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