• Record Label: Nostromo
  • Release Date: Sep 9, 2014
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Sep 9, 2014
    85
    It's a tremendous record, that simply, and effectively puts their contemporaries to shame.
  2. 85
    This record is a masterpiece of aural and visual pandemonium.
  3. Sep 12, 2014
    80
    Stripped of some its flair, the band sounds both invigorated and a tad unsteady (an Albini trademark), but never have they sounded more muscular.
  4. Sep 12, 2014
    80
    A New Nature does retain elements of the brooding intelligent gothic pop of their earlier work but this time around, Esben And The Witch's predilection for post and progressive rock is thrust to the fore.
  5. Sep 2, 2014
    80
    A New Nature breathes more freely than anything this group has ever produced before and, as such, showcases a more confident and coherent band than one may reasonably have expected.
  6. Production comes from Steve Albini but here, unlike his work with (well, wouldn't you know) PJ Harvey and Slint, his less-is-more approach is the only point of weakness on an otherwise impressively dramatic record.
  7. Sep 2, 2014
    70
    Despite A New Nature’s ominous sound feeling hackneyed at times, EATW retain the fearless, forward-thinking ethic of their first two records through themes of finding strength in adversity, impassioned vocals and unpredictable sonic outbursts.

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