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10.0
116028
10.0 |
musicOMH
This is a spectacular, rich and luscious album made up of a variety of sounds that many listeners will have etched into their minds and hearts forever
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10.0
117477
10.0 |
Record Collector
A record that provides a brief respite from a broken world. Print edition only
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9.0
117205
9.0 |
Long Live Vinyl
While the songs are Lanterns’ leanest yet, fusing dreamy pop melodies with Paul Gregory’s soaring post-rock guitar, it’s Wilde’s lyrics that quicken the pulse
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9.0
116032
9.0 |
God Is In The TV
Spook the Herd is extraordinarily pure. On each listen there are new subtle touches to uncover in the production, different melodies to follow and qualities in performance to admire
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9.0
117033
9.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
The results are musically elegant, emotionally eloquent, and absolutely vital
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8.0
117066
8.0 |
All Music
Four albums in, Spook the Herd proves Lanterns on the Lake to be one of the most consistent acts in the business
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8.0
116033
8.0 |
The Arts Desk
What makes the band tick has been disassembled and rearticulated
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8.0
116029
8.0 |
Mojo
Hazel Wilde's words are clear, emphatic and beautifully sung, like a post-rock seer gazing over the landscape. Her bandmates also play their socks off. Print edition only
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7.0
116030
7.0 |
Uncut
Succeeds in painting atmospheric images, with elliptical poetry set against dreamy FX-laden guitars, twinkly pianos and jagged beats. Print edition only
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6.0
116031
6.0 |
Q
While taken individually each song has its merits, as a whole, Spook The Herd is disappointing musically, with nothing rising out of the politely artful haze to truly engage. Print edition only
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6.0
118132
6.0 |
Under The Radar
Overall there is some intangible ingredient missing here and while the tracks can be enjoyable and soothing while playing there’s not quite enough bite to make them memorable
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