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Shallow Bed Image
Metascore
70

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut album for the folk-rock band led by Norwegian singer Peter Liddle was produced by Peter Katis.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. 100
    An extraordinary debut from a new British-based band who combine a gipsy swagger with tremulous sensitivity and gothic rock drama.
  2. Mar 5, 2012
    80
    A rare collection of songs that succeeds in both evoking the ethereal and forcing you to reach for the volume button.
  3. Apr 18, 2012
    80
    Shallow Bed is refreshingly free of archaic, "old timey" references; it feels both relevant and familiar.
  4. Dry The River have made a very good debut album.
  5. Mar 5, 2012
    70
    Although at times the tunes and excitement commonly associated with a debut album can become lost in painful pursuit of authenticity, this is a surefooted and uncompromising collection.
  6. Apr 17, 2012
    63
    It's like a late-aughts hipster cocktail.
  7. Apr 17, 2012
    40
    It's like a Portlandia satire of the world's most studious band.

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  1. Jul 24, 2012
    0
    Remarkable album! 10 out of 10 man! this indie-folk album much much better than Mumford and sons debut album. Nice tunes, track 7 and 9 quiteRemarkable album! 10 out of 10 man! this indie-folk album much much better than Mumford and sons debut album. Nice tunes, track 7 and 9 quite moving that reach your heart and grab it tight till u feels cold by this damn fine songs. Expand