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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for the Canadian art rock trio was was co-produced with Chris Walla.
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  1. 90
    A luscious, intricate body of work, Shadow Offering recounts pain, heartbreak, anger, and everything else that nestles in the heart of humanity before lifting the trodden towards the light of hope.
  2. Jul 6, 2020
    85
    Shadow Offering is as bold and lush as the group who composed it, but that should be no surprise: sonic transcendence is what Braids do best.
  3. Jun 19, 2020
    80
    A sadder, wiser, and stronger album, Shadow Offering reflects big changes in Braids' world, but proves they're still at their finest when they dig into -- and sit with -- complex emotions.
  4. Jun 22, 2020
    70
    As Braids' approach to music-making and lyricism continues to explore new musical avenues, Shadow Offering shows some great promise as well as some lessons to be learned.
  5. Jul 15, 2020
    70
    Even if the songs sometimes lack some nuance, as is the many thematic layers the band puts on display, Standell-Preston manages to keep the album afloat when she's at her most open-hearted and assertive.
  6. Jun 22, 2020
    70
    As Braids' approach to music-making and lyricism continues to explore new musical avenues, Shadow Offering shows some great promise as well as some lessons to be learned.
  7. 60
    ‘Shadow Offering’ is an intriguing, if slightly scattered, listen.

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