Spook the Herd
by Lanterns on the Lake
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. 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.
  2. 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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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Michmala
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Puisant, inspirant et parfois triste comme album rien d'autre à dire c'est une masterclass
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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