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Everything All The Time
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 24 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 63 votes
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Album Info
Label: Sub Pop
Release Date: 21 March 2006
Discs: 1 disc
Genre(s): Indie, Rock
Summary
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.
Also By This Artist: Cease To Begin
Also On The Web: BOH @ MySpace Official Artist Site
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >Entertainment Weekly
[They] show impressive mood-manipulation skills despite relatively simplistic songwriting. [24 Mar 2006, p.70]
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.
Read Full Review >Uncut
Band Of Horses specialise in melodic melancholy with a sheen of hope. [May 2006, p.107]
Magnet
[An] impressive debut. [#71, p.87]
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.
Read Full Review >Blender
Whether cranked up high or turned down low, this music has a scrappy majesty. [Jun 2006, p.136]
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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >Paste Magazine
Packed with plenty of oddly memorable moments. [Apr/May 2006, p.101]
Billboard
Overall, a modest debut from a band that has potential for a mass following down the road.
Read Full Review >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]
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]
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.
Read Full Review >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
The average user rating for this album is 8.3 (out of 10) based on 63 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!
