Wild Light
by 65daysofstatic
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
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  1. WolfLambert
    Aug 2, 2015
    10
    This record is nothing short of an absolute masterpiece. It handles its themes like a charm without even uttering a word (except for the intro then). Expect to be blown away.
  2. Intonarumori
    May 23, 2014
    9
    There is a lot to like about Wild Light. It feels like an album, but any song can stand on its own as well. All the songs sound lush and alive. There are a lot of interesting melodies and soundscapes. Everything is in its right place. The only problem I can identify is that there is no real point to the album, it is more of the same. There are no new ideas being pursued and no thinkingThere is a lot to like about Wild Light. It feels like an album, but any song can stand on its own as well. All the songs sound lush and alive. There are a lot of interesting melodies and soundscapes. Everything is in its right place. The only problem I can identify is that there is no real point to the album, it is more of the same. There are no new ideas being pursued and no thinking outside of the box. What we're left with then is an album that is very enjoyable to listen to directly, but is also perfectly viable as background music because it is generally quite unassuming. I don't see anything wrong with that.… Expand
  3. jesusaur
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Their best album by a country mile. Sounds incredible live to. The first 4-5 opening tracks are nothing short of perfection

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Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. AllMusic
    Dec 11, 2013
    80
    This is an ambitious, cohesive effort from the Sheffield band, and its complex and spacious sound is both beautifully engaging and highly rewarding.
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  2. Under The Radar
    Dec 4, 2013
    70
    Promising work. [Nov-Dec 2013, p.99]
  3. Q Magazine
    Oct 15, 2013
    60
    The pomp they derive from taking dour post-rock to a rave--notably here in Prisms--is satisfying. [Nov 2013, p.101]
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