Celestite
by Wolves in the Throne Room
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. NOW Magazine
    Jul 3, 2014
    60
    The five tracks amble and pulsate and plod along in a way that feels consistent with the band and the genre.
  2. Pitchfork
    Jul 10, 2014
    47
    Wantonly skipping between sounds with a dilettante zeal, Wolves in the Throne Room seem woefully under equipped for this music.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. BrushedRed
    Oct 10, 2015
    7
    It should not be much of a surprise for WITTR to come out with a pure ambient album. In their previous releases, they create a lot of ambianceIt should not be much of a surprise for WITTR to come out with a pure ambient album. In their previous releases, they create a lot of ambiance in their post-rock moments. This album is similar to those moments, but utilizes more synth and stretches them out to full album length. It's a very gorgeous album. Creates a good reading atmosphere and especially a great album to stargaze with. Just don't expect to rock out with this one.… Full Review »
  2. jjjjbw
    Jul 10, 2014
    5
    Seems more like a side project spin-off than actual WiiTR... There seems to be minimal to no direction with the 5 pieces contained in thisSeems more like a side project spin-off than actual WiiTR... There seems to be minimal to no direction with the 5 pieces contained in this mediocre album of washy droniness. Basically "Diet Sunn 0)))".… Full Review »
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