City Sun Eater in the River of Light
by Woods
  • Record Label: Woodsist
  • Release Date: Apr 8, 2016
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. PopMatters
    Apr 19, 2016
    60
    There are glimpses of risk here and there on City Sun Eater but a few more curveballs could really be the remedy that brings home a larger reward.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    Apr 25, 2016
    60
    Their ninth throws in an unexpected brass section, some pedal steel guitar and even reggae, while retaining the band’s core mellifluousness. It’s a minor masterstroke, making City Sun Eater… a quirky but eminently listenable record.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. sshpv
    Apr 8, 2016
    9
    Not like Woods ever made crappy music, but this stuff is just plain great.
    "Sun City Creeps" might be one of the best songs of 2016. Worth a    Not like Woods ever made crappy music, but this stuff is just plain great.
    "Sun City Creeps" might be one of the best songs of 2016. Worth a hundred spins.    … Full Review »
  2. druss
    Nov 29, 2016
    9
    This is a great album, highly underrated. I think this album should broaden their appeal, but doesn't seem to be getting the attention itThis is a great album, highly underrated. I think this album should broaden their appeal, but doesn't seem to be getting the attention it deserves. Pitchfork takes issue with the lead singer, unfairly, in my opinion.… Full Review »
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