Cedars
by Clearlake
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Oct 21, 2003
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. AllMusic
    60
    It's not as cheeky as Pulp and not nearly as abrasive as British Sea Power; however, Clearlake is equally provocative.
  2. Stylus Magazine
    60
    Honestly, the first few listens are the worst; Cedars grows on you to the extent that you get past its often-horrendous lyrics after a while and learn to appreciate its strongest moments.

Awards & Rankings

90
#90 Best Album of 2003

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Mr.Nice
    Feb 2, 2005
    9
    This is one of those albums that you can play repeatedly, finding new nuggets of beauty each time. Simon Raymonde's production is flawless.
  2. BenjaminBunny
    Jun 8, 2004
    7
    British goth-pop that's a little silly, but delivers some memorable hooks--"Almost The Same" is one of my favorite songs of the last year.
  3. MattT
    Dec 24, 2003
    8
    From desperation to hope and back again throughout the record. A nice but forboding listen throughout.
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