The Wilderness
by Explosions in the Sky
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
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  1. Exclaim
    Mar 30, 2016
    60
    Though wholly pleasant to listen to, The Wilderness occasionally dips into background music territory. And while it features some of Explosions' most exploratory music to date, the record is dragged down by passages that, despite the astro-nautical theme of the track titles, occasionally fail to reach the stratospheric heights Explosions are known for.
  2. Mojo
    Mar 28, 2016
    60
    Although recognisably, and powerfully, the work of Explosions In The Sky this is now a band whose music undulates. [May 2016, p.92]
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  3. DIY Magazine
    Mar 31, 2016
    40
    The Wilderness, though, is Explosions hitting autopilot when they enter uncharted airspace, rather than exploring the potentially limitless universe beyond.

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 41
  3. Negative: 2 out of 41
  1. L4M0R4K
    Apr 1, 2016
    10
    I've only got into Explosions in the Sky recently by listening to their previous albums. I soon saw that their new album (this one) was comingI've only got into Explosions in the Sky recently by listening to their previous albums. I soon saw that their new album (this one) was coming out very soon. I spent the entire morning listening to it and i personally think its amazing. The tracks on the album appear to have different moods, some are calm such as the last track 'Landing Cliffs' where as some can have a very dramatic feeling such as 'Logic of a Dream'. All of the tracks are also very emotion as well. This is certainly one of the best albums i've listened to over the past year and one that i would recommend to any post-rock fan.… Full Review »
  2. israelbarba
    Apr 2, 2016
    10
    This is how you show evolution, maturity and brightness without any presumptuous arrogance, not one bit. This is genius, best album I've heardThis is how you show evolution, maturity and brightness without any presumptuous arrogance, not one bit. This is genius, best album I've heard in a long, long time.… Full Review »
  3. jordanumo663
    Apr 17, 2016
    9
    I've never really listened to much of Explosions In The Sky's older music but i love the ambient sounds on this album. There are some calmI've never really listened to much of Explosions In The Sky's older music but i love the ambient sounds on this album. There are some calm songs and some aggressive songs on this album.… Full Review »
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