Cease To Begin
by Band of Horses
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Oct 9, 2007
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 48
  3. Negative: 1 out of 48

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  1. NickA
    Oct 19, 2007
    2
    I don't like talking trash, but this album is simply not very good. i would say: over-produced and uninspired fare

Awards & Rankings

96
#96 Best Album of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. AllMusic
    80
    A sophisticated, mature, and altogether superior follow-up.
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  2. Amazon.com
    80
    Cease punctuates its magnitude among Sub Pop's top-drawer power elite (The Shins and Iron & Wine), asserting this Band of Horses' fast-rising run for the roses.
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  3. Billboard
    60
    Cease falters when it dips into mediocre balladry ('Detlef Schrempf,' 'Marry Song'), and at a scant 35 minutes, the album at times hints at greatness but ultimately leaves you wanting more.
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