Between the Earth & Sky
by Lankum
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Record Collector
    Nov 13, 2017
    100
    All four members are gifted musicians, but they sacrifice virtuosity over a rough-hewn spiritedness which makes Between The Earth a thrilling listen.
  2. The Guardian
    Oct 26, 2017
    100
    an Lynch’s Déanta in Éireann, about Irish emigration, and The Granite Gaze are particularly hard to shift from the mind. Lankum inhabit a harsh, uncomfortable world, but a vital one.
  3. Mojo
    Oct 26, 2017
    80
    Its raw, emotional heartbeat is laid bare at the onset. [Dec 2017, p.94]
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  5. Uncut
    Oct 26, 2017
    80
    Their battery-acid sharp Dransfields harmonies and uilleann pipe drones ensure their second album is powerfully strange. [Dec 2017, p.28]
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  6. The Independent (UK)
    Oct 26, 2017
    80
    Irish folk quartet Lankum’s second album offers an object lesson in how to perform old songs in new ways, without losing the essential sense of continuity that gives traditional music its timeless appeal.

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Ricko
    Nov 3, 2019
    5
    Benefitting from the revived interest in Irish folk instigated by The Gloaming, Lankum's "Between The Earth and Sky" seemed to catch theBenefitting from the revived interest in Irish folk instigated by The Gloaming, Lankum's "Between The Earth and Sky" seemed to catch the attention of the critics and public alike. While the aforementioned Gloaming bring something completely new to the genre, I felt this had a much more tried and tested feel. At its best its decent (if you can get past the nasally yodelling vocals). Weird and uncomfortable. It's a strength and weakness of the record. Too much of it is flat and fails to interest. That said, this kind of stuff isn't my favourite genre by a long stretch so if your big into your old school folk might be worth giving a go. That's what the majority say anyway.… Full Review »
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