Sun Leads Me On
by Half Moon Run
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. AllMusic
    Oct 23, 2015
    80
    As a whole, Sun Leads Me On is a far more confident-sounding animal than 2012's Dark Eyes, with the band coming off less like a hastily assembled, albeit talented, group of strangers, and more like a road-tested, yet well-rested army of four.
  2. Mojo
    Oct 22, 2015
    80
    Half Moon Run may still be exploring a road that travels between Django Django's left-field indie pop and the wintry harmonies of Fleet Foxes, but the scenery is damned fine. [Nov 2015, p.89]
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  3. Exclaim
    Oct 22, 2015
    70
    With Sun Leads Me On, Half Moon Run are attempting to shake the title of "that band with that song" and show off how far they have come, and for the most part, it works.
  5. DIY Magazine
    Oct 23, 2015
    60
    When they get past their demons, Half Moon Run sit somewhere between accomplished musicians and potential game-changers. Too often they settle into a default mode, rarely hitting the melodic highs of ‘It Works Itself Out’ or the enraged bruiser ‘Consider Yourself’.
  6. NOW Magazine
    Oct 22, 2015
    60
    Half Moon Run's embracing of bands they love (Radiohead, large swaths of Montreal's breakout mid-00s scene) make much of Sun Leads Me On sound familiar. But it's not so bad to be visited by old friends.
  7. The Guardian
    Oct 22, 2015
    60
    Half Moon Run would have a stronger identity if they let their grievances truly enter their music.

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. vwoum
    Oct 25, 2015
    10
    Album of the year. Brilliant progression from their first album. Sublime production and balance of soft folky vibes to guitar rock, The songsAlbum of the year. Brilliant progression from their first album. Sublime production and balance of soft folky vibes to guitar rock, The songs varied and diverse, sophisticated whilst catchy...lots to layers to get lost in. In a world full of lifeless synth bands its hard to impress with a great band music. They've nailed it… Full Review »
  2. alextmarra
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    A triumph following Dark Eyes. Half Moon Run has managed to replicate their intensity, while providing a slightly different tone. Essentially,A triumph following Dark Eyes. Half Moon Run has managed to replicate their intensity, while providing a slightly different tone. Essentially, it's different enough from Dark Eyes to be interesting, yet similar enough to retain the attention of fans of Dark Eyes.… Full Review »
  3. moidogri
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    This album is absolutely brilliant, their voices and sounds are incredible, one of my favourites
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