Seadrum/House Of Sun
by Boredoms
  • Record Label: Vice
  • Release Date: May 10, 2005
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    This is a sensational place to get acquainted with the immortal wonder of drones. [Aug 2005, p.178]
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  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    100
    They accomplish what most rock bands only dream of: the subtle transcendence of genre, form, and the music itself.
  3. AllMusic
    80
    Never have the usually mischievous Boredoms sounded this focused and, well, downright elegant really -- a masterful pairing of cosmic rock and spiritual jazz references.
  5. Billboard
    80
    A beautiful, rhythmic gallop of harmonic singing, freeform piano, chaotic harp and some of the most insane drumming you will ever hear in your life.
  6. PopMatters
    80
    If you've ever felt suffocated by the rigid length and structure of today's pop world, you have to hear "Seadrum."
  7. Dusted Magazine
    60
    Two compact chunks that could have made a gooier whole, one can certainly consider the potential excellence of “Seadrum”’s sprawling galaxy-march against some “House of Sun” morphed licks.
  8. Pitchfork
    60
    In theory, Boredoms furthering their psychedelic side should be fantastic, and I have to admit that for sheer orgasmic sprawl, few bands have much on them. However, at a point, sprawl becomes tedious and indulgent-- and I never thought I'd say that about Boredoms.
  9. Prefix Magazine
    60
    If Sea Drum/ House of Sun was the debut album from some little-known psych act, I’d be hailing it as one of the year’s best records.... But from the Boredoms, Seadrum/House of Sun is nothing special.
  10. Urb
    60
    No boredom here. [Jul/Aug 2005, p.108]
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  11. Village Voice
    60
    Their most monotonous album ever.... It sounds beatific in paradise, or soundtracking vegan Thai cuisine and organic sunflower seed muffins.
  12. Magnet
    60
    By its very generic nature, Seadrum/House Of Sun sounds more like background music than anything the Boredoms have ever recorded. [#68, p.87]
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  13. Stylus Magazine
    50
    This record is worth having, but offers little more than a slow orbiting tour of familiar Boredoms territory.

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  1. MishaI
    Aug 9, 2005
    8
    It is very conceptual, strong, emotional and beautiful record which it is necessary to listen to the end. I did it, and have received the big It is very conceptual, strong, emotional and beautiful record which it is necessary to listen to the end. I did it, and have received the big satisfaction.… Full Review »
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