Up From Below - Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
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66 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

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  • Summary: This is the debut album for the 11-piece indie rock band led by Alex Ebert.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Prefix Magazine
    85
    Up From Below is an album to be commended, even if it might lead to the scourge of other hippie hipsters appearing in buses across the nation.
  2. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    This is intoxicating psych-indie for heady days in unbroken sunshine.
  3. Uncut
    80
    They deliver a debut of confidence and conviction. [Oct 2009, p.112]
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  4. Mojo
    60
    To be fair, Sharpe, a dramatic alter-ego for leader/singer Alex Ebert, does corral a few tunes infectious enough to last the distance on Broadway. [Sep 2009, p.90]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Goodonya
    9
    Forget all the trappings of hippie cliches and get your head out of the sand and just listen. This is a fine album with great song writing. Looking forward to their next effort. Go see them live. They're amazing.… Expand
  2. ziggy2dope
    8
    Full Review is available here: http://thecriticalfan.blogspot.com/2011/02/music-review-edward-sharpe-and-magnetic.html

    When this album cam    e out way back in 2009, it was rightfully categorized as a throwback to the free-love lyrics and â… Expand
  3. tinyleviathan
    5
    I listened to this album over and over for about a week but I failed to grow a beard, wear bold plaid shirts, or ride a fixie. So I think most the magic was lost after a few listens. Your results may vary.… Expand
  4. EricC
    3
    Way too selfconciously cutesy and quirky to swallow without gagging. Harsh? Probably. But this is the kind of boring, formulaic indie rock that led to the derogatory term "hipster". The talent is definitely there, but when the aesthetic is this irritating, it's just impossible to enjoy this album. How the hype machine got going for these guys is beyond me. So many other bands are doing this, and doing it better. And that's it.… Expand

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