In the Mountain in the Cloud
by Portugal. The Man
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jul 19, 2011
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. NOW Magazine
    Jul 28, 2011
    60
    Despite interesting bits of psychedelic texture, the album floats around your consciousness without making much of an impression. It's pleasant, but not particularly memorable.
  2. Spin
    Jul 12, 2011
    60
    [John Gourley's] thin, inexpressive singing and gloopy lyrics lack the mumbo-jumbo grandeur of Marc Bolan, an obvious influence.
  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Aug 3, 2011
    40
    With a bevy of somewhat indistinguishable tunes, a production aesthetic that keeps everything front, center, and earsplitting is a problem.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 43
  3. Negative: 1 out of 43
  1. mantle52ball
    Aug 1, 2011
    10
    I really like this band and this album does not disappoint. Has some really catchy lyrics and great vocals. Some of his vocals remind me ofI really like this band and this album does not disappoint. Has some really catchy lyrics and great vocals. Some of his vocals remind me of the Beatles and give some real nice tone to the songs and gives some real classic sounds.… Full Review »
  2. pennstpat
    Jul 20, 2011
    10
    Best album from Portugal. The Man to date. Really spectacular throughout, not a misstep to be found. This album will certainly gain the bandBest album from Portugal. The Man to date. Really spectacular throughout, not a misstep to be found. This album will certainly gain the band some new fans with a diverse array of influences apparent in each song.… Full Review »
  3. clem666
    Oct 23, 2020
    7
    I will not do the outrage of calling Portugal. The Man the offspring of The Beatles as some may do it. I will simply recognize the littleI will not do the outrage of calling Portugal. The Man the offspring of The Beatles as some may do it. I will simply recognize the little pinch of originality they reach to provide to make some of their songs really worth the trip. The voice of John Gourley perfectly suits this kind of pop/rock style. Nevevertheless it's not his voice that makes this album brilliant, but the way the band uses keyboards and backing vocals. I still won't consider this as a masterpiece because it sounds like a 'little above average' pop/rock album to me. Interesting but definitively not a gold mine.… Full Review »
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