Earth
by EOB
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Apr 17, 2020
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
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  1. 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 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    ( 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
  2. 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. Thank you Ed!
  3. 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 very nice and enjoyable atmosphere.
  4. stmjared
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    Great producers, great musicians, great vocals, great guitars. Ed is my favourite guitar player forever.
  5. 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 lleno de emociones y sentimientos con melodías interesantes, más que recomendado.

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Jul 14, 2020
    70
    As it stands, Earth is a subtle and enjoyable little singer/songwriter album that highlights Ed O’Brien’s songwriting prowess.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Apr 21, 2020
    57
    Tasteful, tentatively adventurous post-Britpop record that would’ve gotten sandwiched between Elbow and South on a “next Radiohead” listicle 20 years ago.
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