All Hail Bright Futures

And So I Watch You From Afar - All Hail Bright Futures
Critic Score
Based on 8 reviews
2013 Ratings: #865 / 1115
User Score
Based on 44 ratings
Liked by 6 people
March 19, 2013 / Release Date
LP / Format
Sargent House / Label
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CRITIC REVIEWS

80
The 405

In both a literal and figurative sense, they're not the band they used to be - they're so much more, and for a variety of reasons (but mostly the accessibility and sheer inventiveness of it all), their new album is definitely their best yet.

70
musicOMH

Considering the band was all but dead in the water not so long ago, All Hail Bright Futures is a remarkable comeback record.

70
PopMatters

Compositionally, most of this record is demonstrative of what the group do best: insistent genre-hopping, flashy displays of technical prowess, and a heavy dose of Irish excitement. 

50
DIY

It's interesting but frustrating in equal measures, however it is sure to please fans who know what they're in for.

40
Drowned in Sound

All Hail Bright Futures withers under the glare of its own garish spotlight, and no amount of zest, pep or joviality can save it.

cglaume
95

Effusion pétillante de guitares évanescentes. Réveil cotonneux à l’aurore, dans l’écrin nacré d’une crique tahitienne. Chœurs angéliques Devin Townsendiens, et polyphonies de vahinés Shadoks distribuant les Aloha sur fond de mille-feuilles sonore, de clap-clap joyeux et de dentelle twin à pied léger. Rando en sandales dans une jungle vert-arc-en-ciel luxuriante. Bienvenue sur All Hail Bright Futures, ... read more

sylkmap
89

Highly energetic and loads of fun all the way through.

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Added on: March 15, 2013