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Everything All The Time
by Band Of Horses

Band Of Horses reviews
Critic Score
Metascore: 78 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
8.3 out of 10
based on 24 reviews
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This is the full-length debut for the Seattle band (featuring members of the now defunct Carissa's Wierd) that has drawn comparisons to, among others, Neil Young.

LABEL: Sub Pop
RELEASE DATE: 21 March 2006
DISCS: 1 disc
GENRE(S): Indie, Rock

What The Critics Said

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90
Amazon.com
It takes a few listens to sink in, but Everything is transcendent, shimmering, layered, and smartass emo-pop fully ready for stadium saturation.
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90
Tiny Mix Tapes
It's as stunning a debut as I've heard in a long time.
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90
Delusions of Adequacy
Band of Horses is ethereal, otherworldly, and completely inimitable, and listening to Everything All the Time is, in the truest sense of the word, an experience.
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90
Drawer B
An astoundingly seductive debut.
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88
Pitchfork
Though Band of Horses aren't likely to be heralded as trailblazers, they do sound quietly innovative and genuinely refreshing over the course of these 10 sweeping, heart-on-sleeve anthems.
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83
Entertainment Weekly
[They] show impressive mood-manipulation skills despite relatively simplistic songwriting. [24 Mar 2006, p.70]
83
Stylus Magazine
A remarkably notable debut.
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80
Prefix Magazine
[A] great debut.
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80
cokemachineglow
A damned great indie rock record.
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80
Drowned In Sound
Despite the variety of influences which went into the making of this album, Band of Horses have a characteristic sound which can occasionally become samey and slightly dull, yet for the most part it gives the album a comforting continuity.
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80
Uncut
Band Of Horses specialise in melodic melancholy with a sheen of hope. [May 2006, p.107]
80
Magnet
[An] impressive debut. [#71, p.87]
80
Neumu.net
My Morning Jacket are much more upfront, and pretty easy to share. Band of Horses keep a lot shrouded in effects and indistinct lyrics.
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80
Blender
Whether cranked up high or turned down low, this music has a scrappy majesty. [Jun 2006, p.136]
75
Lost At Sea
Everything All The Time runs not only on imagination but on determination – the mix of the two is what makes it exceptional.
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70
Slant Magazine
With individual tracks that ebb and flow between emotional extremes, Everything is an album that has a definite sense of momentum for much of its running time, which it unfortunately loses in its home stretch.
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70
Almost Cool
Fans of My Morning Jacket will most likely love this release, and I'm sure those who followed Carissa's Wierd will want to hear what half of that band has been up to since calling it quits.
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70
All Music Guide
It gets a little long in the tooth in places and samey-sounding.
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70
Paste Magazine
Packed with plenty of oddly memorable moments. [Apr/May 2006, p.101]
70
Billboard
Overall, a modest debut from a band that has potential for a mass following down the road.
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70
New Musical Express
A rather lovely music: all widescreen swell and swoop and sweet, pained harmonies, with a Flaming Lips-style skewed pop undertow. [22 Apr 2006, p.41]
60
Under The Radar
While the group doesn't excel at everything they set their hand to, there's certainly more to recommend here than to warn against. [#13, p.97]
60
PopMatters
What proves to be frustrating is that this isn’t a bad album nor is it a bland one. It mainly lacks any real musical innovation.
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40
Alternative Press
Everything All The Time is almost pitifully lacking in soul, and it suffers from a few real snoozers, to boot. [May 2006, p.162]

What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this album is 8.3 (out of 10) based on 62 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Music Maven gave it an8:
To my ears they definitely sound a lot like My Morning Jacket, but lighter and more refined. "The Funeral" and "The Great Salt Lake" rank with the best that MMJ has ever done, and the album as a whole is nearly at that level as well.

James C gave it an8:
For me this was an unlikely find. I bought several other albums and this was one I was least excited about and proved to be the best of the bunch. I am a my morning jacket fan, but like these guys better, even if it flies in the face of conventional wisdom. Every song ranges from good to great and that means something when so many albums only have a handful of good songs.

Jake g gave it a9:
amazing. I don't ususally like music so slow, but BOH pulls it off amazingly. Ben's vocals are great, and love the lyrics. Best CD is bought in a while.

Reuben F gave it a7:
There are three things to love about Band Of Horses: Ben Bridwell's vocals, Mat Brooke's songwriting, and oh, the cover of their LP. Unfortunately, Brooke is nolonger a member of this band, so for a debut that is not great, but sounds full of promise, it is quite sad to hear that Brooke is gone. Hopefully the band will find another gifted songwriter to complement those gorgeous vocals.

Dave gave it a1:
This is one of the most over-hyped CD's this year. I've listened several times, and just don't understand why they are getting so much praise.

Roman K gave it a10:
A great album and worth every penny. Saying this record is bland and lacking in atmosphere is a travesty in my opinion, Band of Horses create a poignant, profound and epic sound perfect for those moments when its raining outside and your as miserable as the weather. If your looking for The Strokes then don't come any closer, but if you like music which allows you to relax and ponder its intricasies then this is for you. :)

Rocky N gave it a10:
Awesome CD, just got it yesterday and can't stop listening to it!

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