When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired
by Mothers
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. Custom_Concerns
    Mar 6, 2016
    5
    The first time I listened to this album I enjoyed it immensely, but on subsequent listens the vocals, however authentic, began to become grating. This style of vocal presentation just feels so "bandcamp-core" for the lack of a better term that it takes away from the listening experience. The songwriting is decent, but most of the songs here go on for a few minutes too long, making a 42The first time I listened to this album I enjoyed it immensely, but on subsequent listens the vocals, however authentic, began to become grating. This style of vocal presentation just feels so "bandcamp-core" for the lack of a better term that it takes away from the listening experience. The songwriting is decent, but most of the songs here go on for a few minutes too long, making a 42 minute album seem an hour long. It's a shame, because I really enjoy the instrumentals here and the atmosphere they evoke, especially the strings.

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Mojo
    Mar 24, 2016
    60
    Songs with fuller backing reveal much melodic moxie. [May 2016, p.96]
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Mar 8, 2016
    80
    It’s a record as much about falling apart as it is putting yourself back together and undoubtedly one of the debuts of the year so far.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Mar 8, 2016
    71
    Despite the agitation and raw nerves, the album feels like a therapeutic offering.
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