Aureate Gloom
by Of Montreal
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
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  1. CiphirSol
    Mar 3, 2015
    9
    Don't be dissuaded by the mainstream reviews and the pseudo-hipster trash that is music journalism, this is another beautiful and challenging piece from the mind of a master of true performance art. Do yourself a favor and try to see Kevin Barnes & of Montreal live in an intimate setting.
  2. Mab_987
    Mar 7, 2015
    7
    Aureate Gloom stands out in just how versatile it is, going back & forth between styles multiple times in multiple songs here; even more than on something like Hissing Fauna. Unfortunately, while that does lead to some great exciting tracks, it can make others feel a bit too disjointed. Still it's generally good, and Kevin's lyricism is as sharp as ever.

    (If you wanna see my longer,    Aureate Gloom stands out in just how versatile it is, going back & forth between styles multiple times in multiple songs here; even more than on something like Hissing Fauna. Unfortunately, while that does lead to some great exciting tracks, it can make others feel a bit too disjointed. Still it's generally good, and Kevin's lyricism is as sharp as ever.

    (If you wanna see my longer, more in-depth review, look up "Spin It Reviews" on YouTube.)    … Expand

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Mojo
    Mar 19, 2015
    60
    It's quite a departure from their trademark psychedelia. [Apr 2015, p.98]
  2. Magnet
    Mar 12, 2015
    55
    The back half gets slower, darker and weirder--integral ingredients all. But there isn't one track here that stands out from the rest. [No. 118, p.59]
  3. Record Collector
    Mar 6, 2015
    60
    Aureate Gloom continues in this vein but, while Sylvianbriar was Barnes’ most mellow offering yet, this album is more aggressive and troubled.
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