Arc Iris
by Arc Iris
  • Record Label: Epitaph
  • Release Date: Apr 1, 2014
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. AlohaBro
    Apr 4, 2014
    10
    Great album. Better the 2nd and 3rd listen than the first and the 1st was great!! A little of everything with amazingly crisp choice of instruments to compliment phenomenal lyrics!!!
  2. familybandman
    Apr 2, 2014
    10
    This album is awesome for anyone looking for something completely unique. Sometimes, when albums are described this way, they simply sound weird. This is not the case with Arc Iris. It borrows elements from several different genres, such that the finished product is simultaneously beautiful and indescribable. Definitely worth a listen for avid music fans who feel like they've "heard it all."
  3. metametacritic1
    Apr 8, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely check out "Powder Train" (Track 9) and Swimming (track 11). Powder Train is very cleverly written (from the perspective of a man wildly/euphorically justifying his cocaine addiction) - and that trumpet solo is ridiculous! Great album.… Expand
  4. AlbumsRus
    Apr 8, 2014
    10
    I'm new to MetaCritic. I've been looking for new music by trying out albums that are highly rated by both critics and users (e.g., Salad Days - Mac DeMarco)... ArcIris-ArcIris did not disappoint!! What a great album!

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Record Collector
    May 1, 2014
    60
    The first [half] sees Adams’ spectral vocals go up against a furious string section, while the second is reminiscent of Joanna Newsom’s work with Van Dyke Parks. It’s all interesting stuff--albeit with a predilection for the twee--but may be a little much for some listeners to take in one go.
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  2. Blurt Magazine
    Apr 24, 2014
    60
    Though the band seems to have packed all of its musical interests and abilities into the album’s 11 songs, this is a most likely only a sampling of their capabilities and of the colorful ideas yet to spring from the mind of Jocie Adams.
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  3. Clash Music
    Apr 16, 2014
    70
    While some moments may be a little theatrical, the astounding musicianship and production pulls it back, from the thick woodiness of clarinet and raucous cupped trumpet to the unbelievable percussion and strings.
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