Burst Apart - The Antlers
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81 out of 100

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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 55 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Brooklyn band return with a follow-up to their indie-rock landmark album, Hospice.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Delusions of Adequacy
    May 18, 2011
    100
    It's best to purely take in the dissimilarity of this exceptional new album in contrast to Hospice--it's downright astonishing on its very own.
  2. BBC Music
    Jun 7, 2011
    80
    A collection of mesmeric, epic stillness.
  3. Q Magazine
    Jun 7, 2011
    80
    The Brooklyn trio rein in the misery. [July 2011, p. 106]
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  4. Uncut
    Jun 17, 2011
    60
    The Antlers, fronted by the sepulcral warble of Peter Silberman, manage to distinguish themselves slightly from these shuffling, mournful legions by bringing to bear a gently epic sensibility that verges on the orchestral. [Jul 2011, p.77]
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  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. flamiejamie
    10
    There is only one reason why I registered at Metacritic - to rate this very album. I have been browsing Metacritic for about four years now, and never have I had the urge to write a review more than for this album. It is simply stunning. There is another dramatic storyline, but while I rate this a ten, it is not quite as good as their first, but definitely my album of 2011.… Expand
  2. moav
    10
    Once you hear the debut album you know this band is going places, It was only a matter of time until they're about to reach their pick, or perhaps one of them. This dream-pop/rock band knows just how to keep you craving for more, if it's album-wize or song-wize. I don't think I've found one average track to diss, only if you like this genre. This album is a must have for a morning commute and deep thought divers.… Expand
  3. Belmsher
    8
    Hospice was pretty dense and deep but I find myself enjoying Burst Apart a little bit more, even recognizing it is not as fresh and powerful as its predecessor. I pick "No Widows" as my favourite. And "Every night my teeth are falling out" is lyrically the best track in Burst Apart.… Expand
  4. rred87
    7
    Not as good as their early stuff and potential but I'll take it. I think the danger now might be if they became one of those technically proficient bands that forget the heart and soul or the organic elements. Let's hope not.… Expand

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