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9.0
128821
9.0 |
Albumism
Ranks among the band’s strongest offerings to date
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8.0
128713
8.0 |
Record Collector
Between the weather-worn blues reflections of Hard Times and the euphoric lift of closer Coalinga, the sense emerges of a band rediscovering their footing, a little saddle-sore but riding tall once more
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8.0
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8.0 |
Uncut
From the electrifying first few minutes of Things Are Great, it's evident that Bridwell is revitalised. Print edition only
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8.0
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8.0 |
Mojo
Easily Band Of horses' best LP in over a decade. Print edition only
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8.0
128768
8.0 |
Northern Transmissions
‘Things Are Great’ is steeped in vulnerability and a rawness that’s indelible, and with that, it’s an album of bravery and power
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8.0
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8.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Feels like the best Band of Horses album in years
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8.0
128798
8.0 |
All Music
Stripped of some of their later sonic ambitions, Band of Horses play to their strengths here on what feels like a solid return to form
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7.8
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7.8 |
Paste Magazine
The South Carolina band blend soaring melodies and bummed-out lyrics on their sixth full-length
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7.5
128716
7.5 |
Under The Radar
Things Are Great is Band of Horses’ most intimate outing in over a decade, its plainspoken sincerity and artistic intensity keeping it consistently affecting
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7.3
128826
7.3 |
Pitchfork
Band of Horses’ sixth album unexpectedly delivers on all the qualities that defined their initial success: soaring emotions, crunchy guitars, and Ben Bridwell’s cotton-candy whine
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7.0
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7.0 |
Clash
As they create their most on-their-terms album to date, Band of Horses manage to lift a weight from your shoulders you perhaps didn’t know was there
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7.0
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7.0 |
DIY
An extended gap since their last full-length outing has resulted in their sharpest raft of material since ‘Cease to Begin’
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7.0
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7.0 |
The Music
Easily their most accessible and enjoyable album since breaking through in 2010
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6.0
128859
6.0 |
PopMatters
Fans will likely be happy with Things Are Great, but this far into Band of Horses’ career, they should be taking on new musical challenges or exploration
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