The Life & Times Of...
by The Hot 8 Brass Band
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. BBC Music
    Dec 10, 2012
    80
    This beat is where everything begins, with an essential simplicity that puts you in mind of Washington go-go, leaving enough space for delicate fill-ins and strong enough to support intricate arrangements.
  2. AllMusic
    Dec 10, 2012
    80
    The Life & Times Of... is a solid and recommended release.
  3. Mojo
    Dec 10, 2012
    80
    This set is sharper and fatter [than its debut].
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  5. The Observer (UK)
    Dec 10, 2012
    80
    This second album finds them in incendiary form.
  6. Uncut
    Dec 11, 2012
    70
    Life & Times is a winning showcase of their uptempo moods. [Jan 2013, p.77]
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