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Shut Up I Am Dreaming - Sunset Rubdown
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81 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Stylus Magazine
    91
    The poetry is too good, the gloom too cached in symbolism and fine melodies to feel trite or melodramatic.
  2. Pitchfork
    86
    The cumulative effect of Shut Up I Am Dreaming surpasses "I'll Believe in Anything"'s ostensible perfection. That's a brilliant song, yes, but this a brilliant album, ballooning with those sorts of moments on repeat.
  3. cokemachineglow
    84
    The sobering after-party to Wolf Parade's debut.
  4. All Music Guide
    80
    Shut Up I Am Dreaming is pure bedroom art-pop with a thin Britpop glaze that is as poignant and self-effacing as it is self conscious and pretentious.
  5. PopMatters
    80
    Spencer Krug has clearly established himself as a singular talent in any given guise, group, or effort.
  6. Prefix Magazine
    70
    Even with a few overdone songs, though, Shut Up I Am Dreaming is a solid effort.
  7. Tiny Mix Tapes
    60
    There are a number of mediocre ideas that are drawn out a bit too long.
  8. Billboard
    60
    "Shut Up I Am Dreaming" is a grower, and doesn't grab you by the ears like Wolf Parade's debut did.
  9. Lost At Sea
    55
    Shut Up's biggest downfall is it's speed, or lack thereof. The songs lilt and twirl with Krug's yelp, xylophones and processed guitars, but rarely does the pace exceed ballad-like levels.
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User Score
9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. StefanS
    9
    A fantastic album. Last track, Shut Up I Am Dreaming of Places Where Lovers Have Wings, is amazing. Us Ones in Between is also worth a mention. I prefer elements of Sunset Rubdown to Wolf Parade, but after all, they are different albums. Do yourself a favour and listen to this worthwhile effort.… Full Review »
  2. KevinM
    10
    My favorite album of the year, each song builds up beautifully and climaxes just as excellently. Songs like "I'm sorry i sang on your hands" and "us ones in between". "They Took A Vote And Said No" is rollicking, and "Shut Up I'm Dreaming of Places Where Lovers Have Wings" is masterful. Check this album out if you liked Wolf Parade and see what you think. It's also a little more conventional to the out-there band "Frog Eyes".… Full Review »
  3. JohnN
    10
    Unbelievable. New, fresh, experimantal. I loved Wolf Parade's full-length, so I checked this out. Very different, but what it lacks in danceability, it makes up in eerie soundscapes that range from lush and expansive to little trickles of carefully placed discord. The lyrics are incredible, too. Lines like, "I've heard of creatures that eat their babies. I wonder if they think about the taste," create a Boschian world of melting color and twisting space.… Full Review »
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