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8.0
111611
8.0 |
Exclaim
True to its name, Sebadoh's latest proves that, even after all these years, the band are still capable of making music that is thoughtful, humble, and, at times, surprising
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8.0
111614
8.0 |
Mojo
Act Surprised's high yield of killer songs hardly suffers for its absence of oddball filler. Print edition only
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7.5
111750
7.5 |
Spectrum Culture
Even though it drips with void-staring gloom and angst on a constant basis (it’s a Lou Barlow album, after all), it also bursts with moments of triumph in unexpected places.
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7.5
111610
7.5 |
Pitchfork
Where 2013’s cautious Defend Yourself attempted a belated recovery from a disappointing major-label debut, the indie-rock icons’ latest sounds like the work of a band refreshingly free of baggage
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7.0
112006
7.0 |
Under The Radar
This is a good record; a good Sebadoh record—and while it may not serve as the ideal access point for new fans, there's certainly something to be said for a band that is still able to create something interesting and worthwhile after both such a lengthy career and such a long time away from the recording studio
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7.0
111661
7.0 |
PopMatters
Indie rockers Sebadoh have a new energy and brightness to their challenging vision for their first record in six years, Act Surprised
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7.0
111612
7.0 |
All Music
Emotionally, Act Surprised feels just like Sebadoh, but if you ever wished they'd make an album that would sound big, loud, and suitable for blasting on your car stereo, this is a sure step in that direction
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7.0
111613
7.0 |
Uncut
Barlow's spiky, spindly diary entries remain an abject lesson for indie losers everywhere. Print edition only
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