Cease To Begin
by Band of Horses
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Oct 9, 2007
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Billboard
    60
    Cease falters when it dips into mediocre balladry ('Detlef Schrempf,' 'Marry Song'), and at a scant 35 minutes, the album at times hints at greatness but ultimately leaves you wanting more.
  2. Uncut
    60
    It's a sound that devotees of 'Crazy Horse' or 'My Morning Jacket' will find conspicuously pleasing, but fans of Band of Horses might just be disappointed. [Dec 2007, p.84]
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  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    50
    When the boys aren’t treading water, they’re still treading a fine line between memorable and anonymous.
  5. cokemachineglow
    45
    While it’s very good at what the Band of Horses does best--providing a soundtrack to whistful moments or memories--unlike Everything all the Time there’s nothing here to grab onto, its songs merge together, and it’s so innocuous in the band’s trademark comfort that it can pass almost undetected.
  6. Village Voice
    40
    With 10 tracks adding up to a mere 34 minutes, this follow-up is much more wan and insubstantial than its predecessor.

Awards & Rankings

96
#96 Best Album of 2007

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 48
  3. Negative: 1 out of 48
  1. BrandoHoover
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    One of the very few albums where I like every single song on the album. Even most of my favorite albums have songs I don't like- this album isOne of the very few albums where I like every single song on the album. Even most of my favorite albums have songs I don't like- this album is not one of those.… Full Review »
  2. jyo_tirmaya
    Aug 3, 2013
    9
    I saw this band at Lollapalooza yesterday and was so impressed with his voice and charm and the downright quality of the music. In this dayI saw this band at Lollapalooza yesterday and was so impressed with his voice and charm and the downright quality of the music. In this day when young people are listening to EDM (Electronic Dance Music) I am so glad that there are bands like this who are humans singing into a mike and real instruments, guitars, keyboards and drums playing in the background.… Full Review »
  3. ryanpoling
    Oct 6, 2010
    9
    This is a rare feat for a sophomore album. The sound's the same, but that's a good thing. Is There A Ghost, Ode To LRC, and No One's GonnaThis is a rare feat for a sophomore album. The sound's the same, but that's a good thing. Is There A Ghost, Ode To LRC, and No One's Gonna Love You are through fantastic songs that hold the album up, and while the rest aren't fantastic, they're better than filler. All-in-all, this is a very good album and a worthwhile listen. No One's Gonna Love You is one of my all-time favourite songs.… Full Review »
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