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Earth
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70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length solo release for Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien features guest appearances by Laura Marling and Portishead's Adrian Utley.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Exclaim
    Apr 20, 2020
    80
    Moving, emotional and richly textured, Earth is an impressive solo debut from O'Brien, and delivers one of this year's more fully-formed albums.
  2. Clash Music
    Apr 16, 2020
    80
    It’s when EOB dares to experiment that 'Earth' really lifts off. The erratic, rumbling distortion of 'Mass' is as eerie as the thought of space itself, where his sounds tell a greater story than words ever could.
  3. musicOMH.com
    Apr 16, 2020
    80
    It’s been well worth the wait. It’ll probably a while yet before his main band are back in action, so in the meantime, Earth should fill that gap.
  4. Uncut
    Apr 14, 2020
    70
    Maybe Earth isn't packed with abstract intricacies to pore over like most of the other records he's been involved with, but it is fundamentally honest to its creator. [May 2020, p.24]
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  5. Rolling Stone
    Apr 15, 2020
    70
    Much of Earth is laidback and peaceful, centered around the cerebral “Brasil” and “Olympik,” which clock in over eight minutes, tickling the brain with swirling synths and dreamy lines about love and perfection.
  6. AllMusic
    Apr 23, 2020
    60
    At times it almost feels like an alternate-history tendril of pre-Kid A Radiohead that kept its groove going into the coming decades. While those layered textures, pulsing beats, and unfolding guitar loops are fine, it's EOB as a reflective acoustic singer/songwriter that provides Earth's most authentic moments.
  7. The Guardian
    Apr 20, 2020
    40
    Earth, for all its ambition, will mainly be of interest to Radiohead completists, who are now just missing the bassist: over to you, Colin Greenwood.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. stmjared
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Great producers, great musicians, great vocals, great guitars. Ed is my favourite guitar player forever.
  2. TheoBeioglou
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    A nice album overall, great instrumentals with attention to detail, nicely produced but some lyrics are not great. The music creates a veryA nice album overall, great instrumentals with attention to detail, nicely produced but some lyrics are not great. The music creates a very nice and enjoyable atmosphere.… Expand
  4. Jose_Manu
    Nov 3, 2020
    8
    Sorprendentemente bueno, EOB logra no solo separarse un poco de la onda de Radiohead sino también de entregarnos calidad, el álbum está llenoSorprendentemente bueno, EOB logra no solo separarse un poco de la onda de Radiohead sino también de entregarnos calidad, el álbum está lleno de emociones y sentimientos con melodías interesantes, más que recomendado.… Expand
  5. Lajaleaa
    Jun 13, 2020
    8
    ( 81/100 )

    EOB es Ed O'Brien, sí, el guitarrista de Radiohead, que nos presenta su primer álbum como solista que realmente es más decente    ( 81/100 )

    EOB es Ed O'Brien, sí, el guitarrista de Radiohead, que nos presenta su primer álbum como solista que realmente es más decente de lo que se podría pensar. Hay mucha experimentación y ambientalización en la musica. La mayoría de los tracks tienen una narrativa espacial, algo así como tratar de contar la historia de un lugar. EOB no pierde muestra su propia voz y cantar sobre su propia esencia. Hay un juego de ritmos que viene de lo melódico y solido a lo ambiental y experimental. Por lo tanto el álbum es un suave y, a veces, entretenido navegar a través de espacios vastos e inhóspitos llenos de misterio y emoción. Producido por Flood y Catherine Marks, "Earth" es el soundtrack adecuado para los curiosos, los aventurados y aquellos que encuentran paz en la exploración.
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    EOB is Ed O'Brien, yes, Radiohead's guitarist that presents his first album as a soloist that is more decent than what was thought off. There is a lot of experimentation and Ambient in the music. Most of the tracks have a spatial narrative, like trying to tell the history of a place. EOB shows his own voice and sings about his essence. There is a game of rhythms that comes from the melodic and solid to the ambient and Experimental. Therefore the album is a soft and, sometimes, entertaining sail through vast and bleak places full of mystery and emotion. Produced by Flood and Catherine Marks, "Earth" is the accurate soundtrack to the curious, the adventurous, and those who find peace in the exploration.    … Expand
  6. WiseRiley
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    Great voice, music and atmosphere overall. Chill, cheerful, beautiful and calm songs are just right for self-isolation and home-office work.Great voice, music and atmosphere overall. Chill, cheerful, beautiful and calm songs are just right for self-isolation and home-office work. Thank you Ed!… Expand
  7. alxmsn
    Jul 1, 2020
    6
    I'm a huge Radiohead fan, but I found this album average and a bit boring. It lacks originality and sounds very similar to a lot of stuff I'veI'm a huge Radiohead fan, but I found this album average and a bit boring. It lacks originality and sounds very similar to a lot of stuff I've heard before.… Expand

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