Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Dec 18, 2013
    80
    The band has found a nice balance between the more contemporary prog-inflected craftsmanship of Field Music and the retro synth romanticism of bands like Delphic and Naked and Famous.
  2. 75
    On its own merits, Galapagos offers diversity and stickiness and ensures that the Post War Years might hang around a while yet.
  3. Dec 18, 2013
    70
    This album is not just a holiday destination but a permanent home for anyone who wants to see what the band has to offer next.
  4. Uncut
    Dec 18, 2013
    60
    The group's ambition is admirable, but they come unstuck on the over-egged samba shuffle of "Lost Winter," while even Florence Welch might consider "Mellotron" to be a bit much. [Mar 2013, p.76]
  5. Dec 18, 2013
    60
    Post War Years is simply an outfit that still needs to figure out what it is, and get past its seeming identity crisis and attempts at broad audience appeal. In short, guys: pick a style and stick with it.
  6. Dec 18, 2013
    60
    Galapagos will definitely keep the party going, though it might not do much more than that.
  7. 40
    It’s all nicely polished, but there’s nothing underneath.
  8. Dec 18, 2013
    40
    When certain songs occasionally come within touching reach of greatness, it’s most often through their distinct resemblance to other acts.

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