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Eric Bachmann
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4.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the second full-length solo release for the former frontman of Archers of Loaf and Crooked Fingers under his name.
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  • Record Label: Merge
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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Mercy
Kill your idols and your fables Take your weapons off the table It's only mercy now that you need in your world Lay your burdens on my shoulders For... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Mar 29, 2016
    85
    We can certainly add this gorgeous new album to the list of things that we take warmly to our hearts during these trouble times to help us make some brief sense out of it all.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Mar 25, 2016
    83
    Eric Bachmann is the most lyric-centered record of Bachmann’s career; it’s not as immediate as Archers Of Loaf or Crooked Fingers, but it isn’t built to be. The lasting impression is a deeply personal one.
  3. AllMusic
    Mar 25, 2016
    80
    It's a thoughtful and neatly crafted album whose detailed framework feels like the right fit for Bachmann's rugged, world-weary meditations.
  4. Record Collector
    Apr 22, 2016
    80
    These nine largely piano-based songs are sumptuous yet graceful compositions that re-establish Bachmann as a truly exceptional songwriter.
  5. The 405
    Mar 31, 2016
    75
    This album is earnest and contemplative.
  6. Pitchfork
    Apr 1, 2016
    72
    As frustrated as those songs are, there's also a ruminative quality to their lyrics that carries throughout the album. It feels like the product of a man finally settling down after years of travel and activity, and not liking what he sees.
  7. Under The Radar
    Apr 4, 2016
    65
    They are varied, introspective, and primed for repeat listening.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. harmattan
    Feb 28, 2017
    8
    Terrific album. A much louder and more straightforward effort than the previous self-titled album, incorporating background vocals and muchTerrific album. A much louder and more straightforward effort than the previous self-titled album, incorporating background vocals and much larger instrumental variety (especially on the vocal backing). Despite the divergence, this is patently Eric Bachmann and is eminently listenable. Higher highs and lower lows than the previous album (and Crooked Fingers), but in sum, the high-points are superb and the lows are still enjoyable and reflective.

    "0" and "1" ratings? Seriously guys? Further, you guys might want to put in some study time on grammar, capitalisation and punctuation. I'm pretty sure these reviews were written either by 6-8 year-olds or by non-native English speakers -- if not, God help us.    … Expand
  2. proterospongia
    Mar 30, 2016
    7
    Eric Bachmann's self-titled record, his first solo work in 10 years, is a return to form. This album is filled with nostalgia andEric Bachmann's self-titled record, his first solo work in 10 years, is a return to form. This album is filled with nostalgia and contemplative sounds; its lyrics looks like confessional letters that Bachmann's wrote to remember himself of his past. The only problem here is that the record, that begins solid and strong, slowly sinks into itself towards the end, losing part of its appeal.

    Best Tracks: Belong To You, Mercy, Masters of the Deal.    … Expand
  4. Frankkie
    Jun 6, 2016
    1
    i give 1 to this album just because of one reason: i heard worse album than this, but this is surely a bad album, it's full of stupid lyricsi give 1 to this album just because of one reason: i heard worse album than this, but this is surely a bad album, it's full of stupid lyrics where Eric Bachmann plays the blame game without any sense, the track that i found more horrible was "Belong To You", where i stopped the song halfway asking myself "seriously?"… Expand
  5. Monsholepala
    Jun 6, 2016
    0
    this album is horrible, not a single good track, it looks like a rough pop-rock, i hope that this man change his musical style, because if hethis album is horrible, not a single good track, it looks like a rough pop-rock, i hope that this man change his musical style, because if he continues to do stuff like this, he'll never be a good musician… Expand

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