• Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Oct 25, 2019
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Nov 4, 2019
    90
    It is absolutely an evolution from his opening trio of releases, and a strong step towards becoming an integral voice in the indie rock scene.
  2. 85
    He found himself in a rut, did what many of us would be too scared to do, and spent time with just his thoughts, for weeks on end. He waded through them, and came out the other side with his best batch of songs in years.
  3. Oct 23, 2019
    83
    Seeker is an exciting and treasurable return for Cronin, as the four-year hiatus since MCIII has resulted in some of the best songwriting and musicianship of his solo career. Sure, some of it blends together after a while, but every piece of the puzzle earns its place as well.
  4. Nov 12, 2019
    80
    With each album in Cronin's catalog, he seems to grow in confidence and song-writing ability—and Seeker is no exception.
  5. Oct 25, 2019
    80
    For anyone who thought MCIII was heading in a direction that sounded promising, Seeker arrives at the destination in a tumbling, exciting cloud of dust, sound and craft.
  6. Mojo
    Oct 22, 2019
    80
    Embellishments frame soul-searching songs about dislocation and romantic ill-fortune--think a grittier Brendan Benson--which soon demand frequent revisits. [Dec 2019, p.86]
  7. Classic Rock Magazine
    Oct 22, 2019
    80
    Cronin's produced an engaging gem. [Nov 2019, p.85]
  8. Oct 30, 2019
    75
    It finds Cronin stretching himself as a songwriter, taking risks in the arrangements and writing the best, most personal lyrics of his career. Just as importantly, Seeker finds him embracing a sort of sonic abandon that was lacking in his earlier work.
  9. Jan 9, 2020
    70
    Seeker borders on country outlaw ("Feel It All"), makes a good impression, and features A+ drumming, especially on the mellow hooks and slight shout of "Fire."
  10. Uncut
    Oct 22, 2019
    70
    The resultant raggedy, in-the-moment feel suits the Neil Young-ish "Show Me" and harmonica-hinged "Guardian Well," as well as "I've Got Reason," less so "Feel It All," which drags its feet over five minutes. "Lost A year" is a sax-assisted winner, though. [Nov 2019, p.24]

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