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Truly, Sweet Heart, Sweet Light is one of those gorgeous things and, if nothing else, the most profound late statement Spaceman has given us in a decade.
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Sweet Heart, Sweet Light covers a broad aural spectrum from surrealistic haze to outward pop and as such, is some of Jason Pierce’s and Spiritualized’s best material since Ladies and Gentlemen.
88
It's not a drastic transformation as much as an acute refinement.
85
Spiritualized have mastered the use of these instruments to be able to lift a song effortlessly from its standard verse into a magnificent chorus.
83
From its opening moments, in fact, Sweet Heart packs in one of Pierce’s most impressive works yet.
80
Iit's another resounding triumph for Pierce.
80
Though there’s no shortage of beauty or orchestral decoration on Sweet Heart Sweet Light, the influence of a middle age precipice on those pop trappings gives the album a rare and yes, spiritual, power.
80
This is the best and most complete set of songs Spiritualized have made since Ladies And Gentlemen.
80
His tendency for perfection shines through once again on an album put together by an obsessive personality – in more than one sense.
70
This record is, as you’d expect, by turns breathtaking, entrancing, deafening and challenging, and Spiritualized are still the Vatican of bands.
60
The atmosphere of utter, abject sorrow is never properly established enough to get your guts and I don’t get my gateway track.
Majestic and transcendent. Utterly breathtaking and grand. Each composition feels larger than life and is paired with these nice and mellow vocals to guide us through the journey. An utterly beautiful space rock record.
Best Track: So Long You Pretty Thing
Worst Track: Huh (Intro)
Best Track: So Long You Pretty Thing
Worst Track: Huh (Intro)
I have never listen to any of Spiritualized discography but after hearing this album, i damn will now. Their LP "Truly, Sweet Heart, Sweet Light" coat a wide array of space rock, chamber pop and neo-psychedelia that feels more purification with the blissful soundscape.Their single track alone "Hey Jane" is a great example of the band displaying a catchy melody and evolving throughout the tune. Some tracks of the track-list feels more uplifting and cheerful. One of the best ... read more
This album is perfect, really, the songs are incredible in every aspect that I can imagine. Give it a try, please
I see this album EVERYWHERE and it could be the simple, yet iconic cover, but I think it was just wanting me to give it that listen I never gave it in the past. I get a very rock n roll vibe from this album. A sound more akin to the New York scene in the 90s - 00s. After having heard this, I can see this being considered a modern classic and I'm surprised there isn't more people talking about this album rather than Spiritualized other work that always seems to get brought up instead. Fantastic, ... read more
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Track List
- Hey Jane
- Little Girl
- Get What You
- Too Late
- Heading for the Top
- Freedom
- I Am What I Am
- Mary
- Life Is a Problem
- So Long You Pretty Things
Added on: December 7, 2011