The Something Rain
by Tindersticks
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. Magnet
    Mar 20, 2012
    60
    It's a set of slow, deliberate vamps that oh-so-gradually gather tension; they smolder, but ... rarely burst into flame. [No. 85, p.59]
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  2. Mojo
    Feb 27, 2012
    60
    For all of its gentle yet intense reflection, it's never overtly maudlin. [Mar 2012, p.92]
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. tbhall230590
    Feb 23, 2012
    8
    Just brilliant. An album to get lost into, as good as their debut or 1997's Curtains, happy days! :) Moody, but most importantly vibrant andJust brilliant. An album to get lost into, as good as their debut or 1997's Curtains, happy days! :) Moody, but most importantly vibrant and always moving, this album is very exciting to listen to!… Full Review »
  2. dolanclass
    May 1, 2012
    4
    I'm usually one for unique, hard-to-describe vocals, though Staples' voice rubs me the wrong way. I enjoy the funky instrumentation but it'sI'm usually one for unique, hard-to-describe vocals, though Staples' voice rubs me the wrong way. I enjoy the funky instrumentation but it's not a panacea for my aforementioned apprehension. Truthfully, my favorite track was the first one, but after the surprise was all said and done, I won't be caught off guard the next time I listen to it - but that's the thing... there probably won't be a next time.… Full Review »
  3. AlexxTrusc
    Apr 26, 2012
    8
    Tindersticks latest album is dominated mostly by lethargic, moody ballads with delicate inserts of various diverse add-ons, as even seen inTindersticks latest album is dominated mostly by lethargic, moody ballads with delicate inserts of various diverse add-ons, as even seen in the instrumental "Goodbye Joe", or - the longest on the album - "Come Inside". On the release there are also steadily developing "Chocolate" as a kind of vocalist's narrative expediency , "Show Me Everything" - style reminiscent of the ballads from the Adriatic and a slightly alternative compositions such as "Frozen" or "This Fire of Autumn".… Full Review »
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