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Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

  • Summary: The first full-length release in seven years for the indie-rock band led by Spencer Krug and Dan Boeckner was produced by John Goodmanson.
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Lazarus Online
Lazarus online I received your message Your a fan of mine, your names Rebecca and you've decided not to die Alright Lets fight Lets rage against the... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. The Skinny
    Oct 2, 2017
    100
    We may never get another album as breathtaking as Wolf Parade's debut, but it's great to have them firing on all cylinders once again.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Oct 3, 2017
    90
    There is an energy to Cry, Cry, Cry that simply got lost in the storm Apologies created. After some time away to re-group, it seems, Wolf Parade have re-found that spark.
  3. Under The Radar
    Oct 5, 2017
    85
    The greatest and most wonderful surprise is that Cry Cry Cry burns with the passion of a debut.
  4. Slant Magazine
    Sep 29, 2017
    80
    Wolf Parade captures how complacency allows simmering tensions to metastasize.
  5. Uncut
    Sep 29, 2017
    80
    Cry Cry Cry is 21st-century rock at its most delectably omnivorous. [Nov 2017, p.39]
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  6. Sputnikmusic
    Oct 18, 2017
    74
    In short, it’s a Wolf Parade album. Much like last year’s EP4, the aperitif the band dropped prior to a reunion tour, however, it sometimes leans too far on the formulaic side of things to leave a real lasting impact.
  7. Record Collector
    Sep 29, 2017
    60
    Their fourth album’s trembling vocals address mortality, heartbreak, collapse, resilience, different extremities of weather, running to someone and leaving the city at night. Such earnestness is offset nicely by jaunty synthesizer sounds and admirably expressive drum work. It remains unfortunate that Wolf Parade have never reached the fascinating twitchiness of their heroes Modest Mouse.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. curiouspaul
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    One of the best this year, and instantly my favorite. For one band, two songwriters all crafted great songs in such harmonious but differentOne of the best this year, and instantly my favorite. For one band, two songwriters all crafted great songs in such harmonious but different styles. I love their earlier albums, but absolutely treasure what Wolf has made here.… Expand
  2. JL6161
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    Stellar return, hotly anticipated for so, so long and absolutely worth the wait. Cry Cry Cry is one big, beautiful, thoughtful, relevant,Stellar return, hotly anticipated for so, so long and absolutely worth the wait. Cry Cry Cry is one big, beautiful, thoughtful, relevant, catchy, silly, heartfelt, moving, rockin' proggy weird-ass danceable earworm, my friends. Who could ask for anything more? For god's sake, go buy this already.… Expand
  4. SpaceboyScreams
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    Man, what a stunner. I wasn't sure if Wolf Parade would ever be back but holy hell are they back. It grips you from the beginning andMan, what a stunner. I wasn't sure if Wolf Parade would ever be back but holy hell are they back. It grips you from the beginning and doesn't let go, by the time the album ends you'll need a deep breath. I've had Baby Blue stuck in my head all night.… Expand
  5. alexix7
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    What a comeback ! Cry Cry Cry has all the aspects of what Wolf Parade has ever been. Every member shine through the whole album and i hardlyWhat a comeback ! Cry Cry Cry has all the aspects of what Wolf Parade has ever been. Every member shine through the whole album and i hardly find some weak place. Maybe is not as good as Apologies To The Queen Mary, but is very close to it. Production is sophisticated and you will enjoy all of the songs. This is a serious contender for Best Indie Rock Album of the Year along with The National´s Sleep Well Beast and Brand New´s Science Fiction.
    Best songs: Lazarus Online, Baby Blue, Weaponized    … Expand
  6. djvb10
    Oct 7, 2017
    9
    Cry, Cry, Cry is an amazing album. Somehow, Wolf Parade has captured the uneasiness and modern desperation of our times with a sound that isCry, Cry, Cry is an amazing album. Somehow, Wolf Parade has captured the uneasiness and modern desperation of our times with a sound that is very much theirs, which is highly remarkable. Finally, all I can say is that it was worthwhile. Truly worthwhile.… Expand
  7. Music_Observer
    Nov 2, 2017
    7
    The shock factor of the music’s long form composition through slowly evolving improvisatory jams ultimately made this a success, especiallyThe shock factor of the music’s long form composition through slowly evolving improvisatory jams ultimately made this a success, especially with nice piano movement and saxophone solos, but the interest only came after wading through long stretches of a false verse-chorus form that rarely had anything engaging in the songwriting structure, making the codas just barely worth the wait. My Score: 130/180 (Solid) = 7.2/10… Expand

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