Canopy Glow
by Anathallo
  • Record Label: Anticon
  • Release Date: Nov 18, 2008
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Alternative Press
    90
    Earnest and joyful throughout, they don't make records like this anymore, so be glad Anathallo didn't listen and made one anyway.
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    70
    this album is never less than interesting. It’s just that with but a touch of discipline, they could create something truly magical.
  3. Filter
    76
    Not limiting their lyrical or instrumental content, the songs never feel ostentatious or forced. [Holiday 2008, p.106]
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  5. Lost At Sea
    79
    Although the material could certainly stand on its own without all of its dressings, Canopy Glow is a more complete, dynamic experiment because of them.
  6. Paste Magazine
    92
    This is a marching band that’s veered way out of formation, and is making utterly original music.
  7. Tiny Mix Tapes
    80
    Canopy Glow sees the band returning to a more straightforward pop format--as straightforward as a band with a penchant for the theatrical may ever get--with successful results.

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. FranciscoO
    Mar 21, 2009
    10
    Fantastic album. A few listens only scratches the surface of the music that Anthallo have created and this might dissuade impatient Fantastic album. A few listens only scratches the surface of the music that Anthallo have created and this might dissuade impatient listeners. However, for those with the time on their hands will find a very deep, touching music created by these amazing musicians. Best album I have heard in a longtime.… Full Review »
  2. JustinB
    Feb 17, 2009
    10
    Anathallo continued to produce great music with its newest album "Canopy Glow". Songs such as John J. Audobahn and Northern Lights are Anathallo continued to produce great music with its newest album "Canopy Glow". Songs such as John J. Audobahn and Northern Lights are arguably some of the best tracks they have ever written. This album shared my "Album of the Year" honors with Good Old War.… Full Review »
  3. Zach
    Jan 5, 2009
    9
    Amazing follow up from an amazing band. I don't understand all the comparisons to Sufjan Stevens. I love his music as well but where he Amazing follow up from an amazing band. I don't understand all the comparisons to Sufjan Stevens. I love his music as well but where he is precise and controlled, almost robotic, Anathollo is free and daring.… Full Review »
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