Take Care, Take Care, Take Care
by Explosions in the Sky
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. Uncut
    Apr 21, 2011
    60
    Besides the odd burst of surf guitar and filigree finger-picking, the basic musical parameters remain unchanged. [May 2011, p.85]
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  2. Slant Magazine
    Apr 21, 2011
    60
    In the end, the Texas band can't help but eventually indulge their desire to produce epic, guitar-driven film-score material, and after some initial feints into other territory, Take Care is business as usual.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Apr 29, 2011
    58
    If [only] these epic songs glowed hotter along the way. [6 May 2011, p.74]
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  5. Mojo
    May 17, 2011
    40
    The rest, it must be said, is extremely dull. [May 2011, p.108]
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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. KillerBeij
    Jul 18, 2011
    10
    So So Beautiful!This is the best instrumental music I have ever heard in my life!I get goosebumps every time I listen to it.Just buy this, andSo So Beautiful!This is the best instrumental music I have ever heard in my life!I get goosebumps every time I listen to it.Just buy this, and let's hope the next album will be as great as this.… Full Review »
  2. andrewsky124
    Jun 3, 2011
    9
    Wow, wow, wow. Explosions In The Sky are not for everyone, but if you love their thematic overtures and ambiguous songs, then Take Care, TakeWow, wow, wow. Explosions In The Sky are not for everyone, but if you love their thematic overtures and ambiguous songs, then Take Care, Take Care, Take Care will instantly become an instant favorite. Each song is compelling and noteworthy. Likewise, each is open to several interpretations and different atmospheres for listening.… Full Review »
  3. TomPerth
    May 17, 2011
    8
    Explosions In The Sky continue to deliver incredible impact from their instrumental offerings, with soaring guitar and thundering percussionExplosions In The Sky continue to deliver incredible impact from their instrumental offerings, with soaring guitar and thundering percussion forming the backbone for their unmistakable sound.
    This album reveals some subtle variations from previous releases, it's closest stablemate being "The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place".

    Another Explosions album to absorb and enjoy from start to finish.    … Full Review »
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