Giants of All Sizes
by Elbow
  • Record Label: Polydor
  • Release Date: Oct 11, 2019
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 4 out of 31
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  1. tRikyRiky
    Mar 19, 2023
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    Dark times create lasting impressions and often crises of faith and feelings of deeply felt loss. Giants of All Sizes is Elbow as a broke down and cynically angry antihero. Trying with all the heart and wisdom a band can muster to portray what they feel in times of distress, Elbow honestly and almost begrudgingly gives us a portrait of tragedy, sadness, and chaos and does it in a way thatDark times create lasting impressions and often crises of faith and feelings of deeply felt loss. Giants of All Sizes is Elbow as a broke down and cynically angry antihero. Trying with all the heart and wisdom a band can muster to portray what they feel in times of distress, Elbow honestly and almost begrudgingly gives us a portrait of tragedy, sadness, and chaos and does it in a way that only Elbow can. This album is a fantastic listen and while the messages may be bleak and to the point, the music is magnificent. This is a band that is ageing well and they have created an excellent discography. Giants of All Sizes is a must have for any Elbow library completion.… Expand

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#53 Best Album of 2019

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Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. PopMatters
    Oct 23, 2019
    80
    In its compositional diversity and its thoughtful commentary on the troubles we face, Giants sounds like a perfect accompaniment to this troubled period in human history.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    Oct 15, 2019
    90
    There might be more anger, darkness and politics on this album but Giants Of All Sizes shows they are still fundamentally one of the best bands around at offering consolation and comfort when the surrounding turbulence threatens to get too much.
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  3. Paste Magazine
    Oct 14, 2019
    80
    Though the atmosphere surrounding Giants of All Sizes is much heavier than on any of the band’s other records this decade, Garvey still finds some hope through it all. The final three songs (“My Trouble,” “On Deronda Road” and “Weightless”) are optimistic as he discovers strength in his loved ones and friends in the reverberation of all of the recent negative events in his life.
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