In Evening Air
by Future Islands
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Uncut
    40
    With every element wound so tight, the relentless pace grows exhausting over the long haul. [Jul 2010, p.108]
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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 4 out of 19
  1. electriclight41
    May 30, 2013
    10
    I still remember the first time I heard "Tin Man." I didn't know what to think of the grizzly-bear-inspired voice or the wind-chime backdropI still remember the first time I heard "Tin Man." I didn't know what to think of the grizzly-bear-inspired voice or the wind-chime backdrop music and imposing bass-line. But the more I listened to it, the more I fell in love with it. I then started to listen to the rest of "In Evening Air" and my life was forever changed.

    You can't help but feel a sort of sadness and sympathy for Samuel T. Herring and the lyrics inspired by his break-up. He has a unique way of picking perfectly beautiful lyrics and expressing his emotion in every verse. While I prefer the faster-paced songs on this album (like "Vireo's Eye"), the slower-paced ones are equally as impactful ("Long Flight," for example).

    Overall, it takes a bit to get used to the sound of Future Islands. But if you go deeper into their sound and lyrics (and if you go to one of their amazingly personal concerts), you'll discover one of the best bands out there.    … Full Review »
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