The Worm
by HMLTD
Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 7, 2023
    90
    Their second full-length may be short, but it expertly treads the line between fantasy and realism, between pretension and honesty, and wraps it all up before you’ve had time to raise an eyebrow.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    Apr 10, 2023
    80
    Backed by a gospel choir, 16-piece string section and horn fanfares, HMLTD confidently tackle musical styles as varied as choral harmony (Worm’s Dream), hook-laden soul (The End Is Now), grungy rock (Saddest Worm Ever) and plaintive pop balladry (Lay Me Down). ... It’s this richness that gives the album its depth, harnessing a large ensemble to showcase HMLTD as a band capable of committing to grand visions with brilliant intensity.
  3. The Telegraph (UK)
    Apr 7, 2023
    80
    As a 40-minute listening experience, it’s equal parts eccentric and impassioned, thought-provoking and out-there – if not exactly fun, given the mental-health issues, then certainly liberating, nourishing and thoroughly memorable.
  5. DIY Magazine
    Apr 7, 2023
    80
    This stylistic clusterfuck is likely to satisfy those who gobbled up Crack Cloud’s similarly ambitious shift to expansive instrumentation. And if you’re just downright confused by the whole preposterous thing, that’s probably just fine too.
  6. The Skinny
    Apr 7, 2023
    80
    HMLTD craft a compelling pox-ridden world of their own and leave just enough room for some bewitching ballads and ethereal laments amongst the chaos.

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  1. MarcRoig
    Apr 12, 2023
    9
    Amazing work. An album made with love and respect for the listener. It's a bit short, but the amount of passion and hours invested make theAmazing work. An album made with love and respect for the listener. It's a bit short, but the amount of passion and hours invested make the result worthy. The End is Now is probably my HMLTD's favourite track so far, and the stylistic gang-bang is very satisfying as it flows nicely.… Full Review »
  2. Lajaleaa
    May 21, 2023
    9
    And to think I was about to skip this album. HMLTD has come into form with "The Worm" and yet, this is just an essay exploring a singleAnd to think I was about to skip this album. HMLTD has come into form with "The Worm" and yet, this is just an essay exploring a single feeling and concept about inner parasites and brief existential reflections. I can only imagine what is coming by this band. I remember "West Of Eden" being a cool and similar exploration of a different concept, and feeling they needed to put all their ideas together in a more congruent way, and they just did it in something as easy as doing a school project. Good things are happening and this is feeding my hope in good music.… Full Review »
  3. aspseudo
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    New rock classic! These guys made something unbelievable. Probably one of the best album of 2023.