From the Hills Below the City
by Houndmouth
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Record Collector
    Jun 4, 2013
    100
    It’s certainly the best down-to-earth storytelling item to emerge in ages.
  2. Uncut
    Jun 3, 2013
    70
    It's a fine effort in a heavily populated field. [Jul 2013, p.76]
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Jun 3, 2013
    70
    Yet despite its flaws, this is still an impressively confident debut from a band that sound far older than their years.
  5. The Guardian
    Jun 3, 2013
    80
    It's delivered with such warmth and skill that reservations fade, and the delight of hearing a band do something very well takes over.

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Alexanderlinde
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    The energy and passion of a band ready to make it mixed with writing and performances as tight as a band years older than them this is aThe energy and passion of a band ready to make it mixed with writing and performances as tight as a band years older than them this is a flawless album. Every track is exceedingly well executed and the talents and chemistry of the band mates is flawless. Highlights include Hey Rose, Casino, Krampus, Palmyra and Houston Train.… Full Review »
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