The Haunted Man - Bat for Lashes
Metascore
78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
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  1. Beats Per Minute (formerly One Thirty BPM)
    Oct 22, 2012
    87
    The songs are expensive in their depth of emotion but comforting in their intimacy and alluring appeal.
  2. Under The Radar
    Oct 19, 2012
    85
    Stripped down of any excessive ornamentation, it's the most raw incarnation of Bat For Lashes we've heard yet.
  3. Pitchfork
    Oct 22, 2012
    84
    At once striking and enigmatic-- and artfully constructed.

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User Score
8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. federicobenny
    10
    A wonderful album which introduces new sounds in Bat For Lashes' music. In this record Khan leaves behind tribal-dark atmospheres to embrace minimal electronic (except for "Horses of The Sun", a track that reminds of "Glass" from her previous album "Two Suns"). If you've loved Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know", you can't not listen to "All Your Gold" and of you like Tori Amos you must listen to "Laura". Listen to it and you will not be able to stop 'til it's finished!… Full Review »
  2. iamtrent424
    10
    Outstanding album. I love how the album sounds. All the songs are great. She is an outstanding songwriter. I can't stop listening to the album. Dream pop and electronic Great album to listen to at night or while you write. I listen to this album a lot while I'm on the train or bus. I actually like this album more than her other two albums l… Full Review »
  3. LetzTalkMoveez
    7
    Tremendously catchy, synthetic grooves, mucky lyrics, and a few other weak spots.
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