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Infinite Arms
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 64 Ratings

  • Summary: The third album for the rock band led by Ben Bridwell is its first on Columbia and for new members Tyler Ramsey and Bill Reynolds who joined after the release of 2007's Cease to Begin.

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I had a dream I had a dream That I was your neighbor About to give birth And then everything Was really hurt And I was so lonely I didn't see It's... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Even when he's singing about zoning out on the couch, it feels Grand Canyon expansive.
  2. Uncut
    80
    Infinite Arms is a neoclassic landmark that you'll need to get on vinyl. This is a record that begs to be flipped over and played again. [Jun 2010, p.93]
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    80
    Their third album Infinite Arms glows with that familiar sound, a sound born with an American heart.
  4. Dot Music
    70
    It's that sense of humbling, childlike wonder that defines what they do with their weathered hands. And they do it as brilliantly here as they always have done, which is high praise enough.
  5. NOW Magazine
    60
    Infinite Arms further fluctuates between the vigorous (NW Apt.), the understatedly pretty (Evening Kitchen) and the yawn-inducing (title tune).
  6. Under The Radar
    60
    This is a lot of doom and gloom for a band that remains listenable and enjoyable, and Infinite Arms deserves to be played a few times to hear the fine musicianship and occasional transcendental moment. [Spring 2010, p.62]
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  7. Austin Chronicle
    40
    Infinite Arms fumbles its Birks like a weary hippie.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. jmo5107
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Fantastically soothing and enjoyable in every conceivable way. Worth an entire play-through.
  2. harlanpepper
    Apr 21, 2011
    9
    The sounds of this album are beautiful; from the beautiful and contemplative ("Blue Beard" and "Evening Kitchen") to somewhat unexpectedThe sounds of this album are beautiful; from the beautiful and contemplative ("Blue Beard" and "Evening Kitchen") to somewhat unexpected catchy rock numbers ("NW Apt." and "Laredo"). The album feels cohesive, touching on all of the separate components of this band's style to create a satisfying work. Worth a listen.… Expand
  4. jackc
    May 19, 2010
    8
    Slow, dreamy, and beautiful.
  5. DavidD
    May 18, 2010
    6
    Definitely not anything close to there best. Actually a little disappointing--had been waiting for this album for quite some time.
  6. MaggieH.
    May 31, 2010
    6
    With much anticipation for the 3rd album, I find myself a bit dissappointed. Lacks the emotion and fervor that songs off the first and even With much anticipation for the 3rd album, I find myself a bit dissappointed. Lacks the emotion and fervor that songs off the first and even second album had. I'm hoping it's one of those albums if u listen to long enough ull love, but so far it's not looking that way....shame really.… Expand
  7. percyt
    May 27, 2010
    5
    Very underwhelming. the best thing this band could do is cancel the tour, get back in the studio and start again. so disappointing, i had Very underwhelming. the best thing this band could do is cancel the tour, get back in the studio and start again. so disappointing, i had waited ages for this.… Expand
  8. TomB
    May 25, 2010
    3
    3 pts for Factory. The rest is uninspired bilge. Man have these guys fallen quickly.

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