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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Mojo
    Feb 24, 2017
    80
    Its depth makes this their most satisfyingly sensual work to date. [Apr 2017, p.99]
  2. Feb 22, 2017
    80
    Chalice Hymnal is Grails’ kinkiest record to date but that doesn’t mean there ain’t an underlying poignant melancholy to their chameleonic offerings, just like that sadness behind the eyes of the man who’s been carnally distracted from fixing the kitchen appliance.
  3. Feb 22, 2017
    80
    Not only is Chalice Hymnal well worth the wait, it makes it even harder to choose which album is the pinnacle of Grails' ever-fascinating discography.
  4. Feb 22, 2017
    80
    Grails have been many things over the last 15 years, but with Chalice Hymnal, they seem to have found an identity that fits them perfectly.
  5. Feb 22, 2017
    80
    Chalice Hymnal travels extensively across its eleven songs, yet it also becomes a contained cycle.
  6. Feb 27, 2017
    77
    On Chalice Hymnal, they’ve added another solid story to their growing skyscraper.
  7. The Wire
    Jun 2, 2017
    60
    As per usual, Grails prove frustratingly difficult to love or hate. [Apr 2017, p.60]
  8. Feb 22, 2017
    60
    Chalice Hymnal drifts a lot and while every song is distinguished, too often shorter tracks don’t feel as fully developed as their longer brethren.
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  1. Feb 27, 2017
    9
    Grails have done it again. A challenging and mesmerizing listen and a worthy follow-up to their 2011 masterpiece Deep Politics. Grails areGrails have done it again. A challenging and mesmerizing listen and a worthy follow-up to their 2011 masterpiece Deep Politics. Grails are masters of their craft, and their pink haze, psychedelic-tinted post-rock is waiting to be discovered. Grails are the greatest band you don't know about, and anyone with an interest in forward-thinking music owes it to themselves to give them a listen. Full Review »