Within and Without
by Washed Out
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Jul 12, 2011
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 50
  3. Negative: 3 out of 50
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  1. AdmiralSalmon
    Jul 18, 2011
    10
    Harsh, Deathromp. I quite liked it. Ernest Greene has built upon the sound that made his 2009 debut so successful and fun. A carefree LP for the remainder of Summer and beyond with one of the finest singles of the summer: "Eyes Be Closed". Impressive stuff from the young Georgian.
  2. BrushedRed
    Feb 16, 2015
    9
    Will never understand the blah ratings this group gets. I absolutely love this album. Smooth, chill, jams. Nice vibes all around and very catchy beats. This is the perfect soundtrack to being drunk on the beach in San Diego. Not their best album, but definitely second favorite.
  3. Belmsher
    Aug 11, 2011
    7
    So many sublime melodies in this album and shoegaze explorations which all work out really well. And "Amor Fati" is, oh, absolutely transcendental.

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#20 Most Shared Album of 2011

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. AllMusic
    Dec 9, 2011
    60
    When you want to hear something nice and don't want to be overly engaged or challenged, Within and Without will satisfy your needs in that regard, and only those looking for memorable songs or fresh sounds will feel let down.
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  2. No Ripcord
    Nov 10, 2011
    40
    There's a significant lack of depth to Within and Without.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Sep 14, 2011
    70
    Greene's best trick: Using those elements of the past while crafting an album that sounds like a beautiful, dreamy future.
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