Young as the Morning, Old as the Sea
by Passenger
  • Record Label: Nettwerk
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2016
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. AllMusic
    Sep 23, 2016
    80
    Ultimately, with Young as the Morning Old as the Sea, Passenger has crafted an album that, not unlike the oceans, fields, roads, and relationships that inspired it, remains with you, calling you to return.
  2. Mojo
    Sep 26, 2016
    60
    Rosenberg's gently-rendered songs too often rely on stock images. [Oct 2016, p.96]
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  3. Uncut
    Sep 23, 2016
    50
    It's the usual earnestly proficient, blandly yearning fare, every song a Hallmark valentine set to a John Lewis Christmas advertisement. [Nov 2016, p.35]
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  5. The Guardian
    Sep 23, 2016
    40
    It seems that in his hurry to vacate the trodden ground of campfire pop, Michael Rosenberg hasn’t really planned where to go. Most of the songs here are almost identical.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. nilotpal
    Jan 17, 2017
    10
    Mike Rosenberg has really delivered some seriously good music in this album. Like always, genius words and spellbinding music. In my opinion,Mike Rosenberg has really delivered some seriously good music in this album. Like always, genius words and spellbinding music. In my opinion, the artist hasn't got enough stage. He is capable of having his name among the big stars and he should. About the album, I think it is really amazing. A must have, actually. "Home", "Beautiful Birds", "Somebody's" love and "The Long Road" are may favorites.… Full Review »
  2. tld
    Oct 23, 2016
    9
    For fans of their debut album, this latest release will be satisfying despite what the critics say. This sophomore effort shines with theFor fans of their debut album, this latest release will be satisfying despite what the critics say. This sophomore effort shines with the title track and dreamers everywhere will adopt "When We Were Young" as their new anthem. The golden egg lies within the beautiful melody titled "The Long Road," which will hit an emotional chord for those who feel that their life doesn't conform to the mainstream, yet still appreciate the fullness of their life. If you don't buy the album, at least give these three songs a shot and you won't regret it.… Full Review »
  3. Maximilian_W
    Oct 9, 2016
    7
    Well, it is the first Passenger album i got to hear, definitely gonna hear all others now.
    great music for travel/driving. especially the"    Well, it is the first Passenger album i got to hear, definitely gonna hear all others now.
    great music for travel/driving. especially the" Young as the Morning..." and Fool's Gold tracks.    … Full Review »
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