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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 46 Ratings

  • Summary: Mike Mogis produces the second album for the Swedish sisters.

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Emmylou
Oh the bitter winds are coming in And I'm already missing the summer Star comes cold but I've been told That I was born to endure this kind of... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. First Aid Kit sing harmonies so close you couldn't run a Band Aid between them.
  2. Jan 19, 2012
    80
    The Lion's Roar is full of rich textures that unfurl around Klara and Johanna's bittersweet harmonies.
  3. Under The Radar
    Jan 19, 2012
    80
    Announces First Aid Kit as a fully-fledged musical experience. [#39, p.69]
  4. Jan 25, 2012
    80
    First Aid Kit's lustrous new album revels in its passion.
  5. Mar 29, 2012
    80
    They save overt prettiness for the music.
  6. Feb 10, 2012
    70
    Vocals, sparse acoustic backings, gentle snare brushing, the occasional stab of a mellotron all create a very pristine listening experience.
  7. Jan 19, 2012
    60
    There's a nourishing warmth in their bittersweet laments.

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Score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
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  1. Jan 24, 2012
    10
    Mix together the best of The Avett Brothers, Simon and Garfunkel, Mumford and Sons, Fleet Foxes, Indigo Girls, and The Jayhawks and you haveMix together the best of The Avett Brothers, Simon and Garfunkel, Mumford and Sons, Fleet Foxes, Indigo Girls, and The Jayhawks and you have First Aid Kit. This album is loaded with breathtaking harmonies, gorgeous melodies, and lyrics that display a maturity far beyond their years. These songs are shockingly good. This is the type of album that bands struggle for decades to make and rarely do. It's amazing that these sisters can write songs that sound timeless and fresh and emotionally compelling. "To A Poet", "The Lion's Roar", "Emmylou", "Dance To Another Tune", and "New Year's Eve" are the highlights but every song on the album is excellent. I expect First Aid Kit to be the breakthough story of 2012 and be the big Grammy winner during next year's show. Expand
  2. Feb 6, 2012
    10
    Superb album. Melodious harmonies, great songs and voices. Can't believe they are so yoong. If you like Fleet Foxes, Sufjan Stevens etc youSuperb album. Melodious harmonies, great songs and voices. Can't believe they are so yoong. If you like Fleet Foxes, Sufjan Stevens etc you must listen to this. Expand
  3. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    A primeira coisa que deve ficar claro: as irmãs "First Aid Kit" são maravilhosas! De uma qualidade tocante. The Lion's Roar, para mim, é umA primeira coisa que deve ficar claro: as irmãs "First Aid Kit" são maravilhosas! De uma qualidade tocante. The Lion's Roar, para mim, é um dos álbuns-indie do século. A produção foi muito feliz, especialmente na etapa de concepção da obra. E isto se concretizou na gravação e lançamento. O interessante é que é um álbum de extremos: a alegria do folk contagiante de King Of The World até a obra-prima do álbum, a própria faixa The Lion's Roar, passando pela profunda "In the hearts of men". Tudo, tudo no álbum tem um significado, um detalhe, uma sonoridade impactante e muito pertinente ao sentimento de cada faixa. É um álbum impressionantemente maravilhoso! Expand
  4. Jan 29, 2012
    9
    From the outstanding opening title track to the hand-clapping finale with a brief guest vocal appearance by Conor Oberst, this is an amazinglyFrom the outstanding opening title track to the hand-clapping finale with a brief guest vocal appearance by Conor Oberst, this is an amazingly entertaining work of folk-pop. Lots and lots of highlights, including "Emmylou" and "New Year's Eve," the latter a simple song with just voice and autoharp. But really, there are no bad songs here. Excellent harmonies, lyrically interesting -- just listen to it! Expand
  5. Jan 24, 2012
    8
    The album begins with two tracks of captivating brilliance. "The Lion's Roar" and "Emmylou" are so strong and their harmonies so polished thatThe album begins with two tracks of captivating brilliance. "The Lion's Roar" and "Emmylou" are so strong and their harmonies so polished that they seem to cast a shadow over the rest of the album. The remainder of the album is still very good, but it pales in comparison to the album's opening. Expand
  6. Feb 1, 2012
    8
    From the opener to the hand-clapping closer this album sparkles. The vocal beauty and harmonies are fleeter and foxier than Fleet Foxes. "InFrom the opener to the hand-clapping closer this album sparkles. The vocal beauty and harmonies are fleeter and foxier than Fleet Foxes. "In the hearts of men" evokes the best of Mercury Rev. A shout out to the greats of country music on "Emmylou" - these ladies not only know but channel their influences. Bittersweet harmonies remind me of Trio the collaboration between Emmylou, Dolly and Linda.

    I think that the real excellence here is that the songs on this album are fresh as a spring breeze and old as time. Stunning stuff.
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  7. Feb 21, 2012
    8
    Awesome! Very Refreshing!

    Clear influences from 70s but at the same time their melodies and harmonies are completely new. Their voices were
    Awesome! Very Refreshing!

    Clear influences from 70s but at the same time their melodies and harmonies are completely new. Their voices were meant to sing together. Great stuff.
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