Sand+Silence
by Rosebuds
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Blurt Magazine
    Aug 6, 2014
    60
    Given that parts of the album seem intentionally radio-ready, there’s reason to suspect the Rosebuds may have shed their thornier side to win greater acceptance. Happily though, they’re able to dispute that notion with entries that remain unerringly intriguing.
  2. Consequence
    Aug 6, 2014
    58
    As pleasant and competent as Sand + Silence is, it rarely emphatically grabs attention. Instead, it’s an appealing but overall unremarkable batch of well-recorded indie pop. That’s it.
  3. Pitchfork
    Aug 6, 2014
    51
    The main problem is that the music is so self-conscious, as most of these songs sound like a band still trying to feel its way forward. The quest is noble and even necessary; the results, much less so.

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  1. MusicClubCZ
    Aug 27, 2014
    7
    Little bittersweet indie pop that little goes with trends in indie pop scene but do not forgets band's history.
    The mood on album is very    Little bittersweet indie pop that little goes with trends in indie pop scene but do not forgets band's history.
    The mood on album is very interesting. One song will try to bury you alive while next will pull you right to the shine of autumn coloured grasslands and forrests. I must say Rosebuds are little better in that more positive way like when after songs "Sand+silence" and "Give Me a Reason" came song Blue Eyes and Mine Mine. Then in end of album will put you to light-hearted and sweet mood.
    It isn't the most originall album with shocking content but it sounds like a great soundtrack for indian summer ;-) .    … Full Review »
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