My Head Is an Animal - Of Monsters and Men
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66 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critics What's this?

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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 44 Ratings

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  • Record Label: Republic
  • Genre(s): Folk, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Folk, Chamber Pop, Alternative Folk
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Beats Per Minute (formerly One Thirty BPM)
    Apr 12, 2012
    81
    My Head is an Animal is a highly impressive debut that's full of emotional lyrics, lush, diverse instrumentation, and a powerful and dynamic male/female vocals.
  2. The Guardian
    Aug 24, 2012
    80
    These songs are made to be sung by giant crowds at festivals: British success is already overdue.
  3. musicOMH.com
    Sep 4, 2012
    80
    My Head Is An Animal deserves the attention it is getting, because it is a well-crafted, spirited debut album with soaring choruses and delicious harmonies.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Apr 24, 2012
    60
    This Icelandic six-piece pull off a neat trick: They make whimsical sound tough.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Falling_Hammer
    10
    This is a great debut album. The lyrics are well put and are not repetitive. Reminds me of Sigur Ros which is not strange since Icelanders know how to make music. Recommended for listening.… Expand
  2. theahsanhaseeb
    8
    What's good is this album is that it offers something you have already listened to in a fresh way. You really got to appreciate the lovely vocals of Ragnar Þórhallsson and Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and the entire band's effort into making this record possible. What's funny is that it's their debut album so I can expect them to be even better in their future projects. People who keep on saying that they sound like Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros or even Arcade Fire are just ignoring the fact that they all incorporate the same genre and even if they sound similar, that's an achievement for Of Monsters and Men. Overall, it is a good album which really need a listen.… Expand
  3. CJSlikesturtles
    7
    A really happy and joyful LP. This album is full of some great folk-pop songs that really make you want to sing along, but there are some other songs on this album that are nothing more than mediocre. I good debut album for the band to get there name out there.… Expand
  4. Ravens1294
    3
    I love 2 of their songs and I'm picky. They actually got me listening to 2 of their songs. Little Talks is a great song and Dirty Paws is underrated...… Expand

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