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Why Are You OK

Band Of Horses

Why Are You OK

Fifth album from the North Carolina indie rock / Americana band produced by Grandaddy's Jason Lytle

ADM rating[?]

6.9

Label
Virgin EMI
UK Release date
10/06/2016
US Release date
10/06/2016
  1. 8.0 |   The Guardian

    Indie rockers return to wistful euphoria
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  2. 8.0 |   The Music

    It's an album to let seep into you
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  3. 8.0 |   Q

    They're back on track. Print edition only

  4. 8.0 |   Gig Soup

    Unlike its predecessor, ‘Why Are You Ok?’ delivers consistently, drifting between styles without ever losing focus or passion
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  5. 7.9 |   AU Review

    Still a band of effortlessly endearing and captivating musicians, they’ve produced a record that – while still anchored by gorgeous texture and rich sound – is very much in the now
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  6. 7.9 |   Earbuddy

    A welcome return to form
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  7. 7.5 |   Beardfood

    The lack of hooks doesn’t make it their most memorable album, but the starry vibes they always emit still shine through
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  8. 7.5 |   Spectrum Culture

    Band of Horses show their understanding of the human experience
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  9. 7.0 |   Rolling Stone

    Band of Horses show once again why they're one of the most amiable guitar bands around
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  10. 7.0 |   Uncut

    It is a record for darkness drawing in, for mercury falling
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  11. 7.0 |   Under The Radar

    The inclusion of the psychedelic soundscape that is "Hag" shows that Band of Horses are not averse to exploring new territory while consolidating their older, more familiar ground
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  12. 7.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    It’s not they’ve gone back on themselves or regressed; it’s just that Band of Horses have naturally, and happily, managed to wind their way back home
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  13. 6.7 |   Consequence Of Sound

    The indie rockers continue to produce grand moments, but this time from more homespun inspiration
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  14. 6.0 |   DIY

    Band of Horses stray further into the realms of Americana but stick to a stadium rock template
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  15. 6.0 |   Pitchfork

    Ben Bridwell has crafted his best album in nearly a decade, but problems still remain
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  16. 6.0 |   The Irish Times

    The trusty blueprint diverges on rock jam Dull Times the Moon, while In a Drawer sees J Mascis joining the fray for dashes of psychedelic electronics
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  17. 6.0 |   The Independent

    Despite glimmers of the original Band of Horses spirit, ten years have mellowed an already mellow band
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  18. 6.0 |   All Music

    As a whole, Why Are You OK isn't quite as memorable a set as they've proven capable of delivering
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  19. 6.0 |   Mojo

    There are too many rambling tracks to put it up with Birdwell's best. Print edition only

  20. 6.0 |   PopMatters

    Even though Why Are You Okay features some of Band of Horses' best work in a long time, it's still only slightly above average at best
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