Slave Ambient
by The War on Drugs
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 4, 2012
    60
    He sounds like Bob Dylan or Tom Petty when he sings – laconic, nasal, matter of fact – but his songs thrum and drone and hum like, well, loose ambient rock.
  2. NOW Magazine
    Aug 15, 2011
    60
    It's easy to get lost in the pleasant, euphoric drone, but at 47 minutes the album is more of a marathon than a sprint.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Aug 15, 2011
    60
    With a little more time to perfect their style, the War on Drugs would be well-positioned to win converts for both camps, and also their own.

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#80 Best Album of 2011

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
  1. pandachrist
    Sep 1, 2011
    10
    A lot of great bands have put out records this year. This album is hands down, my favorite! If you are a fan of Kurt Vile, I can't see you notA lot of great bands have put out records this year. This album is hands down, my favorite! If you are a fan of Kurt Vile, I can't see you not adoring this. It's very different yet you can tell they have played together for several years and their influences rub off on each other in so many different and amazing ways! Fantastic band puts out a fantastic record!… Full Review »
  2. Martim_Durao
    Aug 19, 2011
    8
    Well, all i can say is that they are the new Stone Roses. How great is that? I say it is very great to experience experimental grooves thatWell, all i can say is that they are the new Stone Roses. How great is that? I say it is very great to experience experimental grooves that are so well mixed-up and with a purpose.… Full Review »
  3. Acid3P
    Feb 18, 2022
    8
    A very, very really very enjoyable album, with the best production and sound in The War on Drugs discography to date.
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