Go Tell Fire To The Mountain
by Wu Lyf
  • Record Label: PIAS
  • Release Date: Sep 6, 2011
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
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  1. hydrawithears
    Oct 3, 2011
    6
    WU LYF might sound off-putting (those vocals!) but they are one of the most original acts out there at the moment. Their unique approach towards music can be found both in arrangements (swirling organ and percussion are bandâ

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Magnet
    Nov 22, 2011
    65
    Offers both considerable beauty and ugliness. [#82, p. 62]
  2. AllMusic
    Sep 30, 2011
    70
    Go Tell Fire to the Mountain is surprisingly just a little too ordinary to be considered the groundbreaker many anticipated.
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  3. Filter
    Sep 6, 2011
    86
    The stark contrast between frontman Ellery Robert's guttural, yell-sing vocals and the squeaky-clean instrumentation not only works harmoniously, but also creates a distinct and commanding sound.
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