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How Is It That I Should Look at the Stars
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84

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

  • Summary: The sixth full-length release for Canadian band The Weather Station was written at the same time as 2021's Ignorance.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Uncut
    Mar 1, 2022
    100
    It is quite simply stunning. [Apr 2022, p.30]
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Mar 7, 2022
    83
    Given the deeply vulnerable quality of all the tracks on How Is It That I Should Look At The Stars, however, Lindeman’s instincts to allow them to breathe—recording them as simply as possible in an improvisational way—reveals a different facet of her songcraft, one that’s just as accomplished as the arguably more accessible sound of Ignorance.
  3. musicOMH.com
    Mar 2, 2022
    80
    Stars is simply a wonderful work by a wonderful artist, which can be enjoyed with or without the contextual groundwork of its sister album. Enjoy liberally and often.
  4. Mojo
    Mar 1, 2022
    80
    A companion piece, maybe, but these songs can stand alone. [Apr 2022, p.84]
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  5. PopMatters
    Mar 4, 2022
    80
    The real pleasure of the record is hearing how Lindemann and her accompaniment shape each song around those musings.
  6. Dusted Magazine
    Mar 31, 2022
    80
    The recording’s sessions were done in a few days, and the final product retains a fetching immediacy and intimacy. A fundamental lightness of affect pervades the recording, even when it delves into heavy or sad topics.
  7. American Songwriter
    Mar 1, 2022
    60
    There aren’t any catchy melodies, the song structures are loose, often amorphous with a stream of consciousness flow, and the muted ambiance of the 32 minute, live in the studio set isn’t for everyone. ... Lindeman and her band play music as if no one is around and the tapes aren’t running. That’s a difficult task, but one this album accomplishes with class and style and an honest intimacy impossible to dismiss.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. highballslider
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    This album is a safe space to feel your feelings, The beautiful sorrow would have been too on the nose as an album title. Pop it in and cryThis album is a safe space to feel your feelings, The beautiful sorrow would have been too on the nose as an album title. Pop it in and cry your heart out had to give a 9.0 because I literally liked 9 out of 10 songs. Don't think there will be any hits on this one but a beautifully stunning album nonetheless.… Expand
  2. All_ButTrU4
    Mar 4, 2022
    7
    following up 2021 grand ''ignorance'' would never have been an easy feat but hey have not disappointed. sure it doesn't match it but i lagsfollowing up 2021 grand ''ignorance'' would never have been an easy feat but hey have not disappointed. sure it doesn't match it but i lags only by a little. this feels as essential as ''evermore'' was to ''folklore', it doesn't break new grounds but instead explores deep sodden melancholy soundscapes in often amorphous songs bereft of melody an hooks. instead here is a sometimes eerie soprano lures you in reinforced with pianos .a voice sounding older than the artist i constantly sounds mid whisper or near breaking, a fragile marvel. i found this o be a great follow up… Expand
  4. IngmarGod
    Mar 14, 2022
    6
    I don't why It becomes so boring.. nice melodies tho.. hard to recognize the name of the song.. because they sound the same..
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    Well, It's a    I don't why It becomes so boring.. nice melodies tho.. hard to recognize the name of the song.. because they sound the same..
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    Well, It's a good choice at midnight.    … Expand

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