Hymn and Her
by Earlimart
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Spin
    60
    Earlimart's sixth full-length doesn't break new ground -- those Elliott Smith comparisons will keep on coming -- or approach the sublime sexiness of fellow Los Angelenos Rilo Kiley. But it's an undeniably solid set of droney hooks.
  2. Under The Radar
    60
    The songs are well-crafted, no doubt, but they feel oddly rote. [Summer 2008, p.82]
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  3. Slant Magazine
    50
    Unfortunately, there is nothing here that they haven't done before with more attractive results.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. MarkS.
    Jul 14, 2008
    8
    Consistent throughout is always a good thing, and this relaxed sounding but somewhat neo-folkadelically depressed duo have struck out like a Consistent throughout is always a good thing, and this relaxed sounding but somewhat neo-folkadelically depressed duo have struck out like a concerned Citizen Genêt on Ritalin and entered the realm of Cali-Boho minor-key perfection.… Full Review »
  2. PedroE.
    Jul 6, 2008
    10
    One more time, Earlimart have done an emotional grenade of sound that impacts every single heart with a pound of sensibility inside it. One more time, Earlimart have done an emotional grenade of sound that impacts every single heart with a pound of sensibility inside it. Ariana Murray really has improve herself and Aaron Espinoza keeps delivering fine and classy strings harmonies that makes Earlimart, one of the most elegant and refined sounds in indie pop this days. Unbelievable that they haven't been signed by a major yet. Earlimart are sooo under rated! Sad, sad, world.… Full Review »