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8.0
35760
8.0 |
The Irish Times
An elegant companion to both the movie and Birgisson’s previous material
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8.0
37981
8.0 |
Uncut
Sublime pieces. Print edition only
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8.0
38814
8.0 |
Evening Standard
As beautiful as anything in Sigur Rós’s extensive catalogue
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7.5
35783
7.5 |
A.V. Club
A fine next step in Jónsi’s evolving career
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7.0
38548
7.0 |
BBC
A case of job well done for all, as well as a dream come true for Crowe
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7.0
35638
7.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
Much like Jónsi’s 2010 solo album Go and pieces of his band’s most recent effort, there is an air of spiritual positivity permeating his score
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7.0
35639
7.0 |
All Music
A wonderfully imaginative score which deserves some recognition come awards season
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7.0
35640
7.0 |
Pitchfork
It has something going for it more important than gorgeous ambience: the Jónsi seal of quality
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6.0
35641
6.0 |
Slant Magazine
As a hold-me-over for fans awaiting the next batch of songs from Jónsi or Sigur Rós, We Bought a Zoo offers a respectable batch of new compositions, which are only mildly disappointing in that they sound quite a lot like the songs from Jónsi's Go
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6.0
35643
6.0 |
Under The Radar
The highs and lows of Sigur Rós and Jónsi sandpapered to a Prozac-worthy sheen, We Bought a Zoo is a sweet stopgap, but no substitute for a proper follow up
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6.0
36058
6.0 |
PopMatters
A fantastic soundtrack, but it is the lack of brilliant new compositions that prevents the We Bought a Zoo soundtrack from reaching greater heights
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6.0
38820
6.0 |
The Independent
He's devised a musical backdrop that subtly evokes the innocence, warmth and zoophiliac empathy of the film's message
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5.0
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5.0 |
NME
As dreamy and atmospheric as you'd expect
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4.0
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4.0 |
Mojo
Perfectly showcases the strengths and weaknesses of the Jonsi recipe. Print edition only
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