Human Ceremony
by Sunflower Bean
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. proterospongia
    Feb 5, 2016
    6
    Listening to Human Ceremony as a whole-album experience is not so rewarding, but listening to one piece at a time can reveal some pleasurable surprises. Sunflower Bean's indie-pop-meets-psychedelia style of making music is not a novelty, but their ability to make hard rock infusions throughout the album is promising. Let's wait for a better work in their next project.

    Best tracks: I Was    Listening to Human Ceremony as a whole-album experience is not so rewarding, but listening to one piece at a time can reveal some pleasurable surprises. Sunflower Bean's indie-pop-meets-psychedelia style of making music is not a novelty, but their ability to make hard rock infusions throughout the album is promising. Let's wait for a better work in their next project.

    Best tracks: I Was Home, Creation Myth, Space Exploration Disaster    … Expand
  2. Custom_Concerns
    Mar 5, 2016
    6
    Human Ceremony is enjoyable while it is playing, but there isn't a lot of comeback quality here. The musical ideas are generally interesting and played well, but the album lacks the sort of conviction that makes strong indie rock albums something special.
  3. jcountaw
    Feb 19, 2016
    9
    I found this album to be quite intoxicating...a wonderful, well-thought-out blend of new and old sound. Julia's vocals are so soothing. Some of my favourite tracks are "Easier Said", "This Kind of Feeling", "I Was Home" and "Space Exploration Disaster." Will definitely have this album on repeat for awhile.
  4. Hethoss
    Oct 13, 2016
    7
    I feel that this album good, especially for a first full-length album, although there are some clunky parts. The backup vocals provided by Nick Kivlen can provide a nice call and response effect, although some parts feel awkward and forced. This band has a relatively steady sound with a psychedelic feel throughout the album but there is some hard rock focused songs scattered throughout theI feel that this album good, especially for a first full-length album, although there are some clunky parts. The backup vocals provided by Nick Kivlen can provide a nice call and response effect, although some parts feel awkward and forced. This band has a relatively steady sound with a psychedelic feel throughout the album but there is some hard rock focused songs scattered throughout the LP. Overall, a good album and I'm excited to see what they do next.… Expand
  5. Julian8794
    Oct 17, 2016
    8
    Great album Enjoy!

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Spin
    Apr 1, 2016
    70
    Sunflower Bean have enough homegrown ability between them to draw up a series of immersing and original compositions.
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  2. Austin Chronicle
    Mar 17, 2016
    67
    Despite the messiness of searching for their sound, they balance modern psych and glam rock with obvious pride.
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  3. Record Collector
    Feb 26, 2016
    60
    Singer Julia Cummings’ saccharine vocals overpower as they search for meaning and purpose. Sadly, they end up being somewhat more tepid and irritating.
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