Heartstrings
by Howling Bells
  • Record Label: N/A
  • Release Date: Jun 10, 2014
User Score
7.3

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
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  1. ANewKillerStar
    Jun 12, 2014
    8
    As a few critics have written, this is definitely a move back towards the superlative sound of their first album which is personally what I had been hoping for. As ever, the band cannot be faulted for their sheer ability in coming up with interesting songs, even if the last couple of albums have not been as compelling. I love the dark moody aspects that Howling Bells evoke and for meAs a few critics have written, this is definitely a move back towards the superlative sound of their first album which is personally what I had been hoping for. As ever, the band cannot be faulted for their sheer ability in coming up with interesting songs, even if the last couple of albums have not been as compelling. I love the dark moody aspects that Howling Bells evoke and for me this new album comes second only to their first, which is praise indeed.… Expand

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Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Mojo
    Jul 24, 2014
    60
    Heartstrings is a succinct outing that charms. [Jul 2014, p.86]
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Jun 18, 2014
    60
    Whilst Heartstrings is unlikely to break new ground in the way they have before, it’s a return to brooding form from a band many thought had rung out.
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  3. Q Magazine
    Jun 13, 2014
    60
    Heartstrings lacks the killer song that would bring Howling Bells the success they undoubtedly crave. [Jul 2014, p.109]
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