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. 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.
  5. AllMusic
    Feb 21, 2020
    80
    Ultimately, four albums in, Spook the Herd proves Lanterns on the Lake to be one of the most consistent acts in the business.
  6. 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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  7. 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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User Score
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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