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Spook the Herd
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for the British indie rock band led by Hazel Wilde was recorded in Yorkshire.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Record Collector
    May 18, 2020
    100
    Among the burning forests and boiling oceans, it's reassuring to know that raw beauty can still be found within the groove of vinyl, of which this--the Newcastle band's fourth long-player--provides rich evidence. [Mar 2020, p.110]
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  2. musicOMH.com
    Feb 19, 2020
    100
    This is a spectacular, rich and luscious album made up of a variety of sounds that many listeners will have etched into their minds and hearts forever.
  3. The Line of Best Fit
    Feb 20, 2020
    90
    The results are musically elegant, emotionally eloquent, and absolutely vital.
  4. Mojo
    Feb 19, 2020
    80
    [Singer Hazel Wilde's] words are clear, emphatic and beautifully sung, like a post-rock seer gazing over the landscape. Her bandmates also play their socks off. [Mar 2020, p.91]
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  5. Uncut
    Feb 19, 2020
    70
    Succeeds in painting atmospheric images, with elliptical poetry set against dreamy FX-laden guitars, twinkly pianos and jagged beats. [Mar 2020, p.30]
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  6. Q Magazine
    Feb 19, 2020
    60
    While taken individually each song has its merits, as a whole, Spook The Herd is disappointing musically, with nothing rising out of the politely artful haze to truly engage. [Apr 2020, p.111]
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  7. Under The Radar
    Apr 10, 2020
    60
    Yet overall there is some intangible ingredient missing here and while the tracks can be enjoyable and soothing while playing there’s not quite enough bite to make them memorable.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Michmala
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Puisant, inspirant et parfois triste comme album rien d'autre à dire c'est une masterclass
  2. Andy_Simpson
    Apr 3, 2020
    9
    One of my favourite albums of 2020 so far. Beautiful songwriting and great use of dynamics throughout. If any band out there deserves aOne of my favourite albums of 2020 so far. Beautiful songwriting and great use of dynamics throughout. If any band out there deserves a Mercury nomination, it's these guys.… Expand
  4. ErnestoTell
    Feb 25, 2020
    7
    Gran álbum de indie rock / pop, con tintes de folk, la vocalista tiene buenos matices en su voz, me recordó a Kate Bush, las instrumentalesGran álbum de indie rock / pop, con tintes de folk, la vocalista tiene buenos matices en su voz, me recordó a Kate Bush, las instrumentales son agradables y nunca sobresalen por encima de la voz y tampoco se escuchan saturadas ni innecesarias en ningún momento.… Expand
  5. Ricko
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    This album has lots of things going for it. The various elements come together nicely to create a pleasant sounding album. I would say this isThis album has lots of things going for it. The various elements come together nicely to create a pleasant sounding album. I would say this is more folk pop than dream pop but it does have a slight otherworldly feel to it. Lyrically, it is very impressive with themes of ecological damage and doomsday clocks mixed with the more mundane personal themes. Musically the different instruments and sounds employed make an overall sound that adds up to more than the sum of its parts. There is no standout piece of genius on this album. No song you have to keep going back to. There is however 40 minutes or thereabouts of consistently good songs together. This would definitely encourage me to check back through the back catalog.… Expand

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