Meteorites
by Echo & the Bunnymen
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. TSAR
    Jun 4, 2014
    6
    The last song on this album is named “New Horizons”. Unfortunately there are no now horizons on this one. If you expect Echo and the Bunnymen’s groundbreaking 80’s material you’ll be disappointed. Nevertheless, if you liked their albums from “Evergreen” and on, then this one does deliver the goods. In my humble opinion the band can and should try different directions instead of rely onThe last song on this album is named “New Horizons”. Unfortunately there are no now horizons on this one. If you expect Echo and the Bunnymen’s groundbreaking 80’s material you’ll be disappointed. Nevertheless, if you liked their albums from “Evergreen” and on, then this one does deliver the goods. In my humble opinion the band can and should try different directions instead of rely on their own mediocre past as they did on “Meteorites”.… Expand
  2. RaycerX
    Jun 8, 2014
    8
    Love the soaring melodies and sweeping instrumentals. Overall, a very good addition to their catalog. Give it a few listens and I think those on the fence will come around.

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Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Dec 18, 2014
    70
    If You're a lapsed follower, this record will make you believe again. [Jul 2014, p.91]
  2. Blurt Magazine
    Aug 12, 2014
    80
    Meteorites is a clarion call to all of their followers, from the Flaming Lips to Interpol, that Echo & The Bunnymen have finally come back to reclaim their rightful place back in front of the spotlight.
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  3. Clash Music
    Jun 23, 2014
    50
    Meteorites is the sound of a once-great band bursting into flames on re-entry.
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