Move Through the Dawn
by The Coral
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. DIY Magazine
    Aug 17, 2018
    80
    The Coral may have been at this game for nigh-on two decades but there’s scarcely a moment here that seems tired or phoned-in. Instead, the Wirral lads have added another fascinating work to their canon.
  2. Record Collector
    Aug 15, 2018
    80
    It took several listens for the potions on Move Through The Dawn to take effect. ... Sometimes, slow burners provide the best flames.
  3. AllMusic
    Aug 10, 2018
    80
    They may have done some drastic reshuffling and tried some new things on Move Through the Dawn, but it's a Coral record at its core and it's one of their most satisfying, too.
  5. The Guardian
    Aug 10, 2018
    80
    It’s another lovely, solid effort from one of Britain’s most enduring bands.

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  1. sab123
    Apr 24, 2020
    8
    Not as obviously melodic or containing as many hooks as some of their previous work, but still a fairly solid album. I enjoyed the "PinkNot as obviously melodic or containing as many hooks as some of their previous work, but still a fairly solid album. I enjoyed the "Pink Floyd" direction they were going in the "Distance Inbetween", but this could be a "grower" (ha! a lot of quotation marks in that sentence.).… Full Review »
  2. BetaFactor
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    Compared to their earlier work, 'Move Through the Dawn' as a whole feels more mellow, and a bit softer. Some might see it as the band losingCompared to their earlier work, 'Move Through the Dawn' as a whole feels more mellow, and a bit softer. Some might see it as the band losing their edge, personally I feel it's just them exploring a slightly different direction, and I think the end result is one of the best albums they've ever produced. Strongly recommended!… Full Review »