Every Kind Of Light
by The Posies
  • Record Label: Rykodisc
  • Release Date: Jun 28, 2005
Metascore
66

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. Billboard
    80
    The band is now more of a collaborative project than a Jon Auer-and-Ken Stringfellow-with-hired-guns proposition, and it shows in the eloquence of the songs here.
  2. Amazon.com
    70
    The time apart has made the Posies come back fiercer, louder and heavier.
  3. Q Magazine
    70
    A red letter day for fans of classic songwriting. [Aug 2005, p.132]
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  5. Dusted Magazine
    70
    As inconsistent as it is, Every Kind of Light, the first full-band Posies record of the century, curbs the pair’s excesses enough to reward repeat plays.
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    It's all as comfortable as a favourite battered chair, but give it a chance and you'll discover a gem of a record. [2 Jul 2005, p.64]
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  7. Splendid
    70
    While the lack of further experimentation in the songwriting becomes tiresome after a while, overall the band seems comfortable and happy to be playing together again.
  8. Pitchfork
    68
    So it's not the jaw-dropping affirmation of the Posies' non-break-up that we might have hoped for, but Every Kind of Light is ultimately a decent record spiked with a few classic moments of patent posies pop ecstasy.
  9. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    Rote arrangements keep the CD from being seen in a flattering Light. [24 Jun 2005, p.165]
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  10. Stylus Magazine
    67
    Has only a slightly spottier ratio of hits to misses than their best albums.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. christyy.
    Sep 19, 2007
    9
    I got the songs "Love Comes" and "I Guess You're Right." I..Guess You're Right is o.k., but I love the song ~Love Comes~! I have no I got the songs "Love Comes" and "I Guess You're Right." I..Guess You're Right is o.k., but I love the song ~Love Comes~! I have no clue what it means, but it is very catchy and sweet!… Full Review »
  2. Barcelona_inc
    Oct 12, 2010
    8
    The Posies always deliver. Amazing songwriting and accurate singing. These guts deserve more attention from the media. Their new album "BloodThe Posies always deliver. Amazing songwriting and accurate singing. These guts deserve more attention from the media. Their new album "Blood / Candy" (2010) is probably their best record since 1996's great "Amazing Disgrace".… Full Review »
  3. mcstainh
    Oct 23, 2005
    9
    Can't stop listening to this record. 2 songs are kind of weak, but the rest is typical Posies outstanding. They really deserve Can't stop listening to this record. 2 songs are kind of weak, but the rest is typical Posies outstanding. They really deserve megastardom. Too bad for the rest of the world who have yet to hear anything of theirs.… Full Review »
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