Seaside Rock
by Peter Bjorn and John
User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7

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  1. SilverMan
    Jun 27, 2012
    8
    Quite different from the last album (Writer's Block), Seaside Rock is the band trying to create something more grown-up. That's not what happened, but still they have created wonderful instrumental tracks, each one has its essence. Some of them even remember Durutti Column
  2. Wienskhund
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    While this album may not be what you'd expect for PB&J, as it was something I certainly wasn't, it's a really nice album to listen to. I'd say that this album is best listened to in more of a relaxed setting, a place where you can enjoy nature, wind down, and take in the music. This album will be strange to some, with it being completely instrumental, but if you're fine with that, you canWhile this album may not be what you'd expect for PB&J, as it was something I certainly wasn't, it's a really nice album to listen to. I'd say that this album is best listened to in more of a relaxed setting, a place where you can enjoy nature, wind down, and take in the music. This album will be strange to some, with it being completely instrumental, but if you're fine with that, you can come to appreciate the tranquillity and beauty this album has to offer.… Expand

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. cokemachineglow
    45
    There’s nothing outstandingly terrible about Seaside Rock, but that’s what ultimately makes it kind of boring.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    60
    This is a collection of instrumentals that, when fully peeled back, reveal beauty within, and are fit to grace many a chill out collection. It's just a shame that they stop frustratingly short of revealing more personality, which vocals would have achieved.
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  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    Wait till you hear 'Norrlands Riviera', the best thing Belle and Sebastian never did. Blissful.
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