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Himalayan
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

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Nightmares
I was afraid of coming undone Being a burden, being a son I was afraid of the look in my eye The tears on your face in the desolate night Cause when... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Q Magazine
    Apr 23, 2014
    80
    Band Of Skulls may be taking a slow route to the top, but the peak is definitely within view. [May 2014, p.107]
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Mar 31, 2014
    80
    In turns more glam-indebted and more duskily evocative than anything they’ve previously offered up, Himalayan’s aims are as monumental as its title.
  3. DIY Magazine
    Mar 31, 2014
    80
    Himalyan is loud, raucous, massive amounts of fun and it has style, swagger and teeth.
  4. AllMusic
    Apr 1, 2014
    60
    Once again, Band of Skulls have proven that they have the chops and the moxie, but they still need more than a handful of memorable songs to seal the deal.
  5. NOW Magazine
    Apr 24, 2014
    60
    On their third album, Band of Skulls stretch even further.
  6. Kerrang!
    Apr 7, 2014
    60
    It's hardly challenging, but Himalayan is nevertheless another goal for for Band of Skulls. [22 Mar 2014, p.54]
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  7. Drowned In Sound
    Mar 28, 2014
    40
    An album diluted by the indecision of its creators.

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  1. sumyupee
    Jun 11, 2014
    9
    Very good, their heaviest yet. Slightly mixed feelings on some of the lyrics but overall it's worth your time. Brothers and Sisters is myVery good, their heaviest yet. Slightly mixed feelings on some of the lyrics but overall it's worth your time. Brothers and Sisters is my personal favorite.… Expand
  2. OsianLewis
    Jul 28, 2014
    8
    http://osianlewis.blogspot.se/2014/07/band-of-skulls-himalayan-review-big.html

    My review of Himalayan. 'Band of Skulls reach new heights    http://osianlewis.blogspot.se/2014/07/band-of-skulls-himalayan-review-big.html

    My review of Himalayan.

    'Band of Skulls reach new heights on Himalayan, heights that they failed to reach on their previous two records. From high octane rock ‘n roll sing alongs to brooding booming ballads, crunching riffs and delicate acoustics, Himalayan is the sound of a band brimming with confidence and ambition.'    … Expand
  4. normankant
    Aug 5, 2014
    6
    A nice rock album, but nothing more. Riffs aren't always powerful and cool, the band is not mature yet. They know how to make powerful music,A nice rock album, but nothing more. Riffs aren't always powerful and cool, the band is not mature yet. They know how to make powerful music, but sometimes they write songs that don't communicate anything to the poor listener.… Expand