Some Are Lakes
by Land of Talk
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. NOW Magazine
    60
    Ultimately, LOT’s songs will dictate their trajectory, and principal songwriter Liz Powell sounds mostly up to the task.
  2. Under The Radar
    60
    Wrapping her melodies around her stabbed guitar in 'Give Me Back My Heart Attack' creates a wonderful effect, and the slow sway of 'It’s Okay' entrances. [Fall 2008, p.86]
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  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    60
    Despite Andrew Barr’s attempt to develop new rhythmic ideas in every song, the tracks tend to bleed together, impairing each song’s distinctiveness.
  5. Alternative Press
    50
    The Montreal group's full-length debut, Some Are Lakes, frustratingly lacks that energy, as well as "Boo's" memorable afterglow. [Nov 2008, p.155]
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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Ricko
    Oct 14, 2021
    7
    A good mix of sweet vocals backed by muddy guitars, "Some Are Lakes" has plenty to satisfy the lover of indie music. The influences are wornA good mix of sweet vocals backed by muddy guitars, "Some Are Lakes" has plenty to satisfy the lover of indie music. The influences are worn on the sleeve but there is enough originality to keep me coming back. It arguably lacks truly killer songs but instead is an album that could be described as a solid collection. "Death By Fire" and the title track were the highlights for me but overall well worth multiple listens.… Full Review »
  2. DannyV
    Oct 24, 2008
    9
    Land of Talk opened for a Broken Social Scene concert I attended a couple weeks ago. Hadn't heard of the band before, but they were a Land of Talk opened for a Broken Social Scene concert I attended a couple weeks ago. Hadn't heard of the band before, but they were a very nice treat. Gotta love the hotbed of talent coming out of Montreal. Picked up the album and was not disappointed.… Full Review »
  3. ders
    Oct 22, 2008
    9
    Beautiful vocals. A little like an indie Edie Brickell Mezmorizing, raw backing tracks. Brilliant.
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