We All Raise Our Voices to the Air: Live Songs 04.11.08
by The Decemberists
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Mar 13, 2012
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Ricko
    Apr 27, 2012
    8
    The Decemberists are one of these bands that I like a lot but don't quite love yet. I didn't expect this band to release a live album but I guess now was as good a time as any on the back of the success of the The King is Dead. Fans of the band will enjoy and it is a record for those already converted, that said, it's not a bad place to start if your not familiar with this band and want toThe Decemberists are one of these bands that I like a lot but don't quite love yet. I didn't expect this band to release a live album but I guess now was as good a time as any on the back of the success of the The King is Dead. Fans of the band will enjoy and it is a record for those already converted, that said, it's not a bad place to start if your not familiar with this band and want to take a look. For the most part, the songs sounds as strong live as they do in studio and at times the sound even better live.… Expand

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Beats Per Minute
    May 4, 2012
    75
    Many live records these days get a bad rap because of the stigma they carry (many reek of contractual obligation), but this is a respectable and enlightening release.
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  2. The Telegraph (UK)
    Apr 12, 2012
    70
    The excellent Sara Watkins joins on fiddle, guitar and vocals for an eclectic mix of songs.
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  3. Magnet
    Apr 6, 2012
    75
    The band lives up to its rep as a tight live act. [#86, p.53]
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