Arrows & Anchors
by Fair to Midland
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Alternative Press
    Jul 26, 2011
    50
    There's always been a heavier influence in the band's music, but on Arrows & Anchors, their ambitious desires to step outside the genre box often get bogged down in a sea of down-tuned guitar and maudlin lyrics.
  2. Kerrang!
    Aug 9, 2011
    40
    Flat, uninspired riffs dressed up in pointless electronics and presided by the watery wailing of Darroh Sudderth. [30 Jul 2011, p.51]
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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. ViceAVersa
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    While not as good as their previous albums, this album is one of the few albums from Fair To Midland that helped impact my taste in music, andWhile not as good as their previous albums, this album is one of the few albums from Fair To Midland that helped impact my taste in music, and appreciate a more experimental sound with more beautiful; outlandish vocals and lyrics.… Full Review »
  2. btowngurl1974
    Jun 15, 2014
    10
    I agree with others in that this band is a mix of everything, and leaves you guessing as to what exactly each song is about. They do NOT getI agree with others in that this band is a mix of everything, and leaves you guessing as to what exactly each song is about. They do NOT get enough recognition, and myself, being mostly a rap fan, heard this group and was INSTANTLY drawn to them and literally addicted. I think Fables From a Mayfly is probably the best, but Arrows and Anchors has the same sound, and the same 'leave you guessing what the song is about' feeling. I love them. I also have their CD " inter.funda.stifle", which has many of the same songs as Fables, but different versions. They just progressively get better. It's just such a mix, that it's hard to fit into one genre. If you like metal, progressive metal, rock, alternative, or all, then PLEASE give them a try....as I promise you will not be disappointed. They absolutely are great in all ways, creatively, and Darroh Sudderth has a voice to be reckoned with. There just isn't one like it. He has so many pitches, throat singing, and it's almost like it's three different vocalists in one. Highly recommend this CD. All of them!!! If you can find Inter.funda.stifle, it's extremely rare and very hard to get. I think it lists on Amazon for nearly $400, however, you can go to their website and get it for $25, and the last I checked, there were three copies left available. Mainly because they are self-produced, independently, and not well known.… Full Review »
  3. Soy
    Aug 12, 2011
    9
    It's not as good beginning to end as Fables From a Mayfly, but it's still an album of the year contender in my book. Unique band that doesn'tIt's not as good beginning to end as Fables From a Mayfly, but it's still an album of the year contender in my book. Unique band that doesn't get nearly enough recognition.… Full Review »
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