A Blemish in the Great Light
by Half Moon Run
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Uncut
    Nov 19, 2019
    70
    Lovely stuff. [Dec 2019, p.29]
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  2. AllMusic
    Nov 19, 2019
    70
    Only the folksy "Yani's Song" harkens back to the group's more homespun genesis, but the likable A Blemish in the Great Night, despite housing some significant lyrical undercurrents of discord, retains enough residual heat to keep your feet warm, like a thin wool blanket designed for mild evenings.
  3. Exclaim
    Nov 19, 2019
    70
    A Blemish in the Great Light is endlessly listenable. Because it is so complex, so wrought, it loses an overarching feeling to hold it together, something that might help it read as a whole, as opposed to good songs that are very well done. It'll be a great album to drive to.
  5. Q Magazine
    Nov 19, 2019
    60
    It's their determination to flaunt their multi-instrumental credentials that derails some songs. ... Much more effective is when HMR exercise restraint. [Jan 2020, p.109]
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. sladislav
    Jan 5, 2021
    9
    Hands down the best album I've ever heard. Some songs caused me to feel an emotion I can only describe as a fear of God, which is prettyHands down the best album I've ever heard. Some songs caused me to feel an emotion I can only describe as a fear of God, which is pretty impressive, given that I'm an atheist. The album gained relevancy through 2020 with songs like Razorblade or New Truth, which gained additional level of complexity and context. The only song that felt somehow off was Jello on my Mind, which would be better off towards the beginning of the album. This feels like a proper sequel to the Dark Eyes album. I can only recommend this one, there aren't many like it.… Full Review »
  2. scc_cively
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Es un excelente álbum que combina la tranquilidad de sus melodías con un ritmo pegajoso y letras totalmente suaves a las cuales es fácilEs un excelente álbum que combina la tranquilidad de sus melodías con un ritmo pegajoso y letras totalmente suaves a las cuales es fácil apegarse. Considero que el álbum está totalmente integrado a pesar de que todas las canciones sean diferentes. Los coros bien posicionados, la gloriosa percusión que mantienen desde sus inicios es algo muy característico de HMR. La mejor canción sin duda es Flesh And Blood, una montaña rusa de sentimientos, la melodía va acompañándote en ella mientras te envuelve en una dulce percusión y una excelente voz.… Full Review »
  3. alxmsn
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    I wholeheartedly agree with Vasco'77L's review. This outfit from Canada has got to be one of the most underrated bands in the world. AnotherI wholeheartedly agree with Vasco'77L's review. This outfit from Canada has got to be one of the most underrated bands in the world. Another great album from a great band. I saw them live twice in Paris, and they were just awesome.… Full Review »
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