The Rising Tide
by Sunny Day Real Estate
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15

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  1. JonathanH
    Feb 4, 2006
    7
    great songs that seem to miss the mark at some points, due to the production. the reason why this is so fascinating is because of the fact that it came from this band. not a blunder, but another chapter. this band has been moving sideways since it started, upwards when they re-united- and then sideways again... so they've actually been moving diaginal, which is the best way to move.
  2. FrancescoCL
    Nov 6, 2003
    8
    Facile (bastano tre o quattro ascolti per innamorarsene), tessuto, carico di idee (a volte, per questo, pesante), longevo, brillante.Tanti pezzi che resistono alla prova del tempo:"One","Rain Song","Disappear", "Snibe", "The ocean" "The fool in the photograph". Incredibilmente stupida la scelta di un apertura con "killed by an angel" pezzo scontato,di trito rock,di scarso appeal, che Facile (bastano tre o quattro ascolti per innamorarsene), tessuto, carico di idee (a volte, per questo, pesante), longevo, brillante.Tanti pezzi che resistono alla prova del tempo:"One","Rain Song","Disappear", "Snibe", "The ocean" "The fool in the photograph". Incredibilmente stupida la scelta di un apertura con "killed by an angel" pezzo scontato,di trito rock,di scarso appeal, che regolarmente salto. Un autogol che avrà determinato molti critici a bocciare l'album. Un bel disco, invece. Acquistatelo se vi piacciono i Foo Fighters.… Expand
  3. [Anonymous]
    May 19, 2004
    10
    gorgeous.
  4. Grendel
    Jul 28, 2004
    9
    SDRE is a fantasic band. I had to make this album ("The Rising Tide") my first purchase because "Fool in the Photograph", "Faces in Disguise", and "Snibe" are some of my favorite songs. Any fan of SDRE should give this album a chance.
  5. BenA
    May 7, 2005
    10
    Incredible. Best SDRE album ever. Detailed and Heart-felt. Get it now.
  6. WamiqC
    Feb 26, 2007
    10
    There are actually a couple of weaker moments. But in large part this album is the shimmering realization of everything that makes this band so loved and so revered. Mature and musically complex, and Jeremy's voice has never been better utilized or produced.
  7. ajd
    Sep 18, 2003
    10
    Wow.
  8. hassageene
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    There are simply no bad songs on this album, everything in its place. I love it so much!

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#84 Best Album of 2000
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#55 Most Discussed Album of 2000
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#29 Most Shared Album of 2000

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    The grandiose production, by Lou Giordano (Goo Goo Dolls, Live), matches the quasi-mystical visions mapped out in the songs....
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  2. Sonicnet
    70
    On this latest offering there's hardly any indication that the band was ever the product of post-grunge Seattle.... But this refined sound is also where The Rising Tide starts to sink.
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  3. Spin
    70
    But it's like the guitars have had their teeth fixed and bleached, like a extremely loud Colgate commercial.
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