How Is It That I Should Look at the Stars
by The Weather Station
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Mar 7, 2022
    60
    These songs about love and existential sorrow feel purposely airy and unanchored – there’s no percussion – mirroring the psychological freefall of recent times. Ironically, though, they firm up the parallels between Lindeman and fellow complex Canadian, Joni Mitchell.
  2. 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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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.    … Full Review »
  3. 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… Full Review »
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