Eight Gates
by Jason Molina
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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
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  1. The Wire
    Nov 6, 2020
    70
    Though not all the tracks are fully realised, Molina was clearly pushing into new territory: that he never got there is a tragedy. [Sep 2020, p.57]
  2. PopMatters
    Aug 14, 2020
    80
    Eight Gates is an album of uncommon beauty, cracked and imperfect but ultimately a strong, cogent artistic statement. It's also a stark reminder of Molina's massive artistic skill and will likely cause most listeners to wonder what else he could have accomplished had he lived long past his brief 39 years.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Aug 12, 2020
    70
    Regardless of his or his label’s intentions, it’s possible to hear Eight Gates as a fitting tribute. In its blank spaces, it reflects the spectral quality of his greatest music, albeit sometimes for different reasons.
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