The Lumineers
by The Lumineers
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 5, 2012
    60
    Their debut album certainly has its moments... But too many of their songs float prettily by without making an impact, gossamer-light and gossamer-memorable.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Jun 29, 2012
    60
    The central concern is present-tense lust and heartache, which this spirited band translates into a fine drunk-clogging soundtrack.
  3. Blurt Magazine
    Jun 29, 2012
    60
    Lumineers is an album that successfully weaves a homespun, roots-folk feel with poetic prowess.
  5. The Guardian
    Nov 8, 2012
    40
    The slicing cello of Dead Sea and knife-glint guitar of Slow It Down hint at what this good-natured trio could be if they allowed themselves to be bold; instead these songs succumb to saccharine in a wish to charm.

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#76 Most Discussed Album of 2012
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#4 Most Shared Album of 2012

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 75
  3. Negative: 8 out of 75
  1. axelkoch
    Dec 23, 2012
    9
    A very good album. Wesley Schultz is awesome at storytelling and expressing himself and the music itself is so beautifully chilling. In myA very good album. Wesley Schultz is awesome at storytelling and expressing himself and the music itself is so beautifully chilling. In my opinion, they're a slower and more actual version of The Beatles (although I like The Lumineers more, actually). When they get quiet it sounds bodacious in 'Slow It Down', when they get happily it sounds gorgeous in 'Ho Hey', and so on. It's just beautiful from start to finish - as sunflower16 already said it, they're fantastic in making music. It's definitely one of the five best albums in the year 2012 and it's a romantic story about an abandoned lad. When Schultz starts to sing "I belong with you, you belong with me, my sweetheart" in 'Ho Hey', I feel a mixture of happiness and sadness, that I haven't heard often before that particular song. I love this LP and you absolutely have to listen to this. Let's all hope they get even better with their future work! A loveable acoustic amalgamation of indie and folk rock, I simply love this work (except their agenda in 'Charlie Boy' merely).… Full Review »
  2. sunflower16
    Sep 10, 2012
    9
    This album is raw, heart-on-the-sleeve lyrics and acoustic sounds of stomps and claps to grasp your attention. It's a beautiful album fromThis album is raw, heart-on-the-sleeve lyrics and acoustic sounds of stomps and claps to grasp your attention. It's a beautiful album from start to finish. A must listen.… Full Review »
  3. BlueRedStar
    Feb 8, 2013
    2
    Okay, to be honest, I don't understand at all how this band is so popular. It's folk music, which really isn't supposed to be a genreOkay, to be honest, I don't understand at all how this band is so popular. It's folk music, which really isn't supposed to be a genre everybody likes. I suppose it beats awful auto-tune pop like Katy Perry or Maroon 5, but how this band is on track to win big at the Grammys is just beyond me. Honestly, if music was ice cream, the Lumineers would be muesli-flavored. They're so bland, it makes me wanna puke.

    If you want folk music that's actually fun to listen to, try Mumford and Sons. At least they spice their music up a bit by being more "folk-rock," which is much more appealing than this dull drivel.    … Full Review »
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