Ignorance
by The Weather Station
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 58
  3. Negative: 2 out of 58
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  1. Menios
    Mar 5, 2021
    9
    Oh my God! Such great songwriting material in this record! Talks about so unconventional things, especially the recurring theme about nature and the ways she parallelizes it with people's ways in life.
  2. andrewireland
    May 17, 2021
    10
    This really is a stone-cold masterpiece. Who knew grief would prove to be the tenor of the times? Ignorance charts it every bit as exquisitely as Cassandra Jenkins' remarkable Overview on Phenomenal Nature. Subdivisions could have been written in the car alongside Jenkins' on Hard Drive. And it's every bit as astounding. Can't imagine anything bettering these two any time soon.
  3. IAmDaan
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
    The new album by the Canadian folk singer with The Weather Station is the most accessible work of her career, an indie work called "Ignorance".
    Tamara Lindeman released 4 singles for the album, which opened the album from all extremes, the album is like a walk through a dense forest, which completely frees fantasy and imagination, but at the same time painful wounds of the past, which is    The new album by the Canadian folk singer with The Weather Station is the most accessible work of her career, an indie work called "Ignorance".
    Tamara Lindeman released 4 singles for the album, which opened the album from all extremes, the album is like a walk through a dense forest, which completely frees fantasy and imagination, but at the same time painful wounds of the past, which is new forcefully remind of past mistakes and unrealized plans    … Expand
  4. Bigpickleman15
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    Spectacular album! Fantastic emotion and lyricism. The opening "Robber" really captivates the listener, and you'll instantly fall in love with the catchy lyrics of "Tried to Tell You." This is a must listen!
    Favorite Tracks: "Robber," "Atlantic," "Tried to Tell You," 'Parking Lot," & "Separated."
  5. ffin
    Feb 7, 2021
    9
    A beautiful album with lush, dazzling production. The mixing is decent, but Tamara's voice could've performed better with harmonies or being mixed louder. Overall, an excellent album. (sorry i accidentally entered it as a 0.. i hate it here).
  6. ThabisoEziokwu
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    Her vocal deliverance makes this album one that is impossible to ignore. As calming as it may be, you get to share her thoughts. The entire musical arrangement shows versatility which goes well with her vocals on every track of the album.
  7. Panchogul
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    Primera vez que escucho a esta banda, me dieron una primera impresión simplemente inmaculada.
  8. calm2k
    Mar 11, 2021
    2
    i mean i don’t know what’s wrong with pitchfork, they are so tasteless... this album is bad but nice try
  9. bl_nk
    Jul 21, 2021
    9
    One of my favorite albums this year, probably the most "complete" I've heard. Incredible lyrics, musicianship, pacing.. It only falls flat with some of the slower numbers, but even those songs are lyrically rich. It won't blow you away with big choruses, but it's a smooth, effortless listen
  10. dvdson
    Feb 18, 2021
    6
    i can't notice trasitions since all the tracks sound the same, Not that at first moment it sounds ok, but it gets boring really rapidly
  11. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 5, 2021
    7
    First listen an it already contends as a year highlight. The contemplative optimism never feels worn out . Strangely reminiscent of sharon von etten's 2019 release yet still singular. She has something to say and says it eloquently . The catchy "i tried to tell you "discusses missed opportunities:romance, chances. "Separated" examines a failing relationship that hasn't been ended. The antiFirst listen an it already contends as a year highlight. The contemplative optimism never feels worn out . Strangely reminiscent of sharon von etten's 2019 release yet still singular. She has something to say and says it eloquently . The catchy "i tried to tell you "discusses missed opportunities:romance, chances. "Separated" examines a failing relationship that hasn't been ended. The anti capitalist anthem "robber "still steals our hearts in the context of the full album. This is the climate change album we all needed. Favourites:robber,i tried to tell you,parking lot.… Expand
  12. mattwelch
    Dec 28, 2021
    5
    Not good, not bad. Very forgettable. Don't see the appeal at all or any desire to listen to it again.
  13. clem666
    Nov 5, 2022
    8
    What an album. So full of beautiful surprises.
    Tamara Lindeman's voice is so soft it is a blessing that it accompanies us for this marvelous journey, the time of an album. Despite the tone and the melody evoked by this heavenly voice, the themes addressed are often questioning, making us wander, think and explore in peace and tenderness.
    The mixing and arrangements are as gorgeous as the    What an album. So full of beautiful surprises.
    Tamara Lindeman's voice is so soft it is a blessing that it accompanies us for this marvelous journey, the time of an album. Despite the tone and the melody evoked by this heavenly voice, the themes addressed are often questioning, making us wander, think and explore in peace and tenderness.
    The mixing and arrangements are as gorgeous as the instrumentation. All instruments sound pure, clear and in an ethereal beautiful way as they compliment that shivering voice. Subtly varied enough to make us envy the next song.
    Each track is an invitation to chill, feel a whole palette of emotions and dream.    … Expand
  14. dollmouth
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    First Weather Station album I've heard and it's just immaculate... her voice and the instrumentation are so gorgeous on every song. Her songwriting is outstanding, and every song has pleasant surprises. STRONG contender for album of the year.
    Favorite tracks: Parking Lot, Heart, Subdivisions
  15. musiclover2020
    Apr 25, 2021
    9
    Ignorance is a great album, the lyrics are beautiful, Tamara’s vocals are stunning and over all it’s just a beautiful project, the songs flow together very nicely and it’s an easy listen but a great one for sure.
  16. Christos71
    Mar 24, 2021
    8
    Not the masterpiece that most of the reviews rave about, but certainly a very good album with very interesting sound, well-crafted songwriting and emotional depth (without sounding "heavy"). Not a mastepiece, but defenitely The Weather Station's masterpiece. Leading single "Robber" is mouth-dropping. It is that one-in-a-million-song type. You can't except that from the whole album. ItNot the masterpiece that most of the reviews rave about, but certainly a very good album with very interesting sound, well-crafted songwriting and emotional depth (without sounding "heavy"). Not a mastepiece, but defenitely The Weather Station's masterpiece. Leading single "Robber" is mouth-dropping. It is that one-in-a-million-song type. You can't except that from the whole album. It would not be fair. The instrumentations call you to study them.… Expand
  17. YTCODYHIH
    Mar 10, 2021
    3
    Nicely produced I guess but it’s as dull as dishwater. The songs, for all the trendy brass flourishes, are lifeless. Same sound, same (personally I find it annoying) vocal delivery every track. Lots of people seem to love ‘Robber’. I found it really difficult to stick with after that track. Each to their own.
  18. echoyang0515
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    I think this is a very good album, nature and human emotion to achieve a state of abnormal balance. The first seven songs are very coherent, the first five songs are one, It's a little soft at the end, but it's still great. A lot of people who don't like this album are obsessed with the repetitive drumming and find it boring, but maybe you could focus on the lyrics, and the little, subtleI think this is a very good album, nature and human emotion to achieve a state of abnormal balance. The first seven songs are very coherent, the first five songs are one, It's a little soft at the end, but it's still great. A lot of people who don't like this album are obsessed with the repetitive drumming and find it boring, but maybe you could focus on the lyrics, and the little, subtle details. ＂robber＂–The jazz element at the end of the song, In ＂Atlantic＂, the synthesizer imitates the sound of the shearwaters, and the magnificent atmosphere of the sunset dyed the water red. about parking lot（one of my favorite songs ）Help! The lyrics are so good, I get goose bumps every time I hear a piece of sky hanging from the ceiling and a few words describe a heavy sense of helplessness. The finale is just like the scene mentioned at the beginning of the song, and the strings are like birds singing through the traffic, through the noise, until the climax, and the curtain call. The total feeling is not only a musical point, but also a kind of aesthetics.… Expand
  19. DramaManiac
    Aug 16, 2021
    7
    The Weather Stations reminds me of Joni Mitchell, but the album itself is decent. 7.5

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89

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. The Quietus
    Mar 1, 2021
    80
    While there are many masterful qualities to what Tamara Lindeman has created with this record, more of the introspective numbers such as ‘Trust’ and ‘Robber’ would have made for a more sonically rewarding body of work. Otherwise, this is a vivid and vibrant return.
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  2. No Ripcord
    Feb 9, 2021
    90
    What's being attempted here is sensational, an unmissable combination of common emotions and abstract anxieties that shouldn’t work. And yet, when Lindeman shares with us, these songs explode with the air of something incredible.
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  3. Beats Per Minute
    Feb 8, 2021
    84
    Instrumentally, Ignorance transcends the traditional folk that The Weather Station tirelessly perfected over the previous four albums. With an ever-expanding palette of sonics at her disposal, Lindeman weaves these tales of turmoil and regret through the usage of everything possible – horns, strings, several subtle non-acoustic guitars, and most prominently the piano. To reach the levels of awareness she sought required another level of sound, and it crackles throughout Ignorance.
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