The Path of the Clouds
by Marissa Nadler
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. ImpeccibleTaste
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    This foray into new territory is a bold move, considering the strength of her previous work, and she does it with finesse. Luscious instrumentation, more confident vocals and third-person storytelling set this album apart. A genuine artist at the height of her powers.
  2. Saesh91
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    This is up there with her best work (July, Little Hells, Songs III) for me. The production is stunning and really helps creating a haunting atmosphere. This record is perfect for foggy autumn nights.
  3. TheGreatWaaZoo
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    What an amazing album ! I love the pace of the album, great guitar work, atmospheric instrumentation and stunning vocal delivery of poetic lyrics deliver a very immersive experience like no other. Most certainly album of the year and I hope to hear these songs live !
  4. Raskolnikov1923
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    The theme of Path of the Clouds may be escape, but it is in itself inescapable. It draws you in with celestial harmonies and beguiling melodies and then transfixes you as you discover more layers of meaning and emotion – until you are hopelessly captivated. No airplane hatch, no canyon getaway, no makeshift life raft will save you. The best thing to do is surrender unconditionally to thisThe theme of Path of the Clouds may be escape, but it is in itself inescapable. It draws you in with celestial harmonies and beguiling melodies and then transfixes you as you discover more layers of meaning and emotion – until you are hopelessly captivated. No airplane hatch, no canyon getaway, no makeshift life raft will save you. The best thing to do is surrender unconditionally to this glorious album.… Expand
  5. boilingboy1
    Oct 29, 2021
    9
    One of the best albums of her career. Marissa has been putting out stellar music for years; glad she is finely getting the recognition she deserves.
  6. Segundoleo26
    Nov 18, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum básico genérico más del montón debería retirarse por que suena cómo más del montón… Expand
  7. earth
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    The Path of the Clouds is a beautiful album, start to finish, both lyrically and sonically. Absolutely the best album of her long career.
  8. KevinBai
    Jan 17, 2022
    10
    One of the best album in 2021. It stands out in Marissa Nadler's discography.

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. musicOMH.com
    Nov 4, 2021
    80
    It is clear from her latest opus that Marissa Nadler is at the peak of her powers, giving us a work whose intensity burns brightly. Here is a set of songs that keep their head while all around are losing theirs. The more you listen, the more you fall under their spell, just as you would want from your next box set craze.
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  2. Beats Per Minute
    Nov 3, 2021
    70
    The album is suffused with atmosphere, and is full of intriguing narrative ideas, compelling lyrics, and some of her most well-observed stories. Ultimately, though, it ends up coming off a bit too staid and stuck in its own yawning landscape to truly take off.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Nov 3, 2021
    75
    The thrills of The Path of the Clouds are far richer than most true crime fiction, but like the best examples of the genre, it leaves you breathless.
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