The Endless Shimmering
by And So I Watch You from Afar
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. PopMatters
    Nov 10, 2017
    80
    With The Endless Shimmering, these Irish lads prove they have a musically emotional palette as colorful as its instrumental arrangements. For that reason alone--to say nothing of the excellent songwriting it contains--The Endless Shimmering is a new milestone for a band that hasn't lost the ability to surprise.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Oct 31, 2017
    80
    The sense of optimism is infectious, and even with plenty of stiff competition for the title, The Endless Shimmering might be the year’s most exhilarating post-rock album.
  3. The 405
    Oct 31, 2017
    80
    The Endless Shimmering is such a relief to listen to. It’s not just a correction for the band, it’s also a redemption and a potential catalyst for an exciting new stage in their career as instrumental rock leaders.
  5. AllMusic
    Oct 31, 2017
    70
    The Endless Shimmering displays ASIWYFA's unrelenting optimism, and demonstrates their mastery of their singular brand of math-grunge.
  6. The Skinny
    Oct 31, 2017
    60
    ASIWYFA haven’t reinvented the wheel with this album, but it’s a worthy addition to an increasingly accomplished body of work.

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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. Ricko
    Oct 11, 2018
    8
    Album number 5 is another outstanding effort from the Northern Irish guitar shredders. After veering in different directions on the pastAlbum number 5 is another outstanding effort from the Northern Irish guitar shredders. After veering in different directions on the past couple of records, "The Endless Shimmering" is a return to the sound of their first two albums. As always with these lads, the guitar work on here is phenomenal. "Dying Giants" is a personal favourite but the album is best swallowed whole. Incredible stuff overall.… Full Review »
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