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This Is How the Wind Shifts Image
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

  • Summary: The sixth studio release for the Canadian post-hardcore band is its first without guitarist Neil Boshart, who left the band in 2012.
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Massachusetts
She's cutting out the bruises Forgetting her excuses for being here again With a suitcase packed and waiting by the door In her head Convinced... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
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  1. Alternative Press
    May 2, 2013
    90
    The end result is Silverstein's career-best work and one of the best albums of the year thus far. [Mar 2013, p.91]
  2. There is a lot to like on This Is How The Wind Shifts, as Silverstein accomplishes the tricky balancing act of progressing your craft while retaining that sound that made the band into what it is today.
  3. May 2, 2013
    70
    The album works both musically and conceptually, offering up a collection of high-energy songs with a narrative that fans will be eager to dive into.
  4. May 2, 2013
    70
    TIHTWS is the sound of band who know what they are good at and are good at what they know, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
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  1. Feb 23, 2015
    10
    Amazing album! Every song is invigorating and is a blast to listen to! My second favorite album behind Discovering the Waterfront! ReallyAmazing album! Every song is invigorating and is a blast to listen to! My second favorite album behind Discovering the Waterfront! Really excited for the next album! Expand