The Sea of Memories - Bush
  • Band Name: Bush
  • Record Label: eOne
  • Release Date: Sep 13, 2011
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51 out of 100

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5.7 out of 10

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  • Record Label: eOne
  • Genre(s): Grunge, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll, Post-Grunge
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. All Music Guide
    Sep 30, 2011
    80
    As a record, this The Sea of Memories is easily the most enjoyable collection of songs released under Bush's name.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Sep 12, 2011
    60
    The quartet's first record in a decade is a surprisingly vital viva-la-grunge manifesto.
  3. Spin
    Sep 13, 2011
    50
    Memories does indeed trigger some, particularly when a big-chorused rocker ("The Afterlife") opens up like a razor-blade suitcase. As for the ballads, you're better off YouTubing "Glycerine" -- or one of the tearjerkers ("Forever May You Run" ) from Rossdale's underappreciated 2008 solo disc.
  4. PopMatters
    Nov 17, 2011
    50
    The Sea of Memories will most likely please those few Bush fans who've been hoping for a reunion, but it will not change the minds of those who relegated Bush to nothing more than a disingenuous rip-off of so many more brilliant '90s alterna-rock acts.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. mikie
    7
    I enjoyed this album as a whole ,but i can not find one track that is going to stick in my head 10 years from now . I think they lost some of the hunger in the early albums and replaced it with well written songs ,that are well thought out but not amazing . All in all if you like bush ,you should enjoy this .… Expand
  2. A7sus4
    5
    As a whole I think it's better than their last two releases. The front end is stronger than the back end but it's medium quality is pretty consistant. It's nothing special.… Expand
  3. hurtlocker84
    5
    Overproduced album with none of the rawness that made Bush's first two albums some of the best guitar rock of the mid-to-late 90's. Bob Rock's production has sucked the soul out of these songs. It essentially sounds more like a follow up to Rossdale's 'Wanderlust' album than a Bush album. He desperately needs Nigel Pulsford back and desperately needs a good producer. Another study in how a woman with a four letter name (Yoko/John, Etty/Jane's Addiction, Gwen/Gavin) softened their man to the point of artistic collapse.… Expand
  4. centurysleuth
    3
    What I wouldn't give for the days of even Golden State. Bush desperately needs their original bassist and lead guitarist back.

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