You Are There
by Mono
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    Another instrumental masterpiece. [Jun 2006, p.192]
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  2. AllMusic
    90
    They are rock songwriters whose lyrics are guitar lines sung, shrieked, and wailed to the accompaniment of a masterful rhythm section. Mono are a rock band -- and a damn fine one -- and they only get better with time.
  3. Drowned In Sound
    90
    It sees Mono edge closer still to the classical spectrum, incorporating strings to great effect.
  5. PopMatters
    90
    Devastating and exquisite, You Are There is the pinnacle of MONO’s discography thus far.
  6. Prefix Magazine
    90
    Mono has upped the post-rock ante with You Are There.
  7. Dusted Magazine
    80
    Certainly, people will inevitably point back to Mogwai's similar peak-and-valley approach, but Mono manage to make both the valleys more subtle and beautiful, and the peaks more powerful.
  8. Delusions of Adequacy
    80
    You are There is a fine example of post-rock that outshines both Mogwai and Godspeed You! Black Emperor's latest or last affairs.
  9. Urb
    70
    No build-up is too big, no feedback too catartic as this wall of sound is topped by the rising sun. [May 2006, p.94]
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  10. Lost At Sea
    65
    Like an undergrad philosophy student, Mono would be much more likeable if they didn’t try to sound so deep all the time.

Awards & Rankings

54
#54 Best Album of 2006

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- 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
  1. Loodwig
    Jun 13, 2014
    9
    It requires an active mind to appreciate, but the album will eventually take you in and take you to a terrifying and wonderful place. This isIt requires an active mind to appreciate, but the album will eventually take you in and take you to a terrifying and wonderful place. This is music as an experience, and in my opinion the best album of this band. Grab a neat scotch, dim the lights, lay down, and turn it up.… Full Review »
  2. Karloff
    Aug 4, 2013
    8
    Moins extraordinaire que le suivant, un album charnière dans la discographie du groupe japonais: les morceaux fiévreux succèdent des titresMoins extraordinaire que le suivant, un album charnière dans la discographie du groupe japonais: les morceaux fiévreux succèdent des titres plus planants même si l'orage gronde toujours.… Full Review »
  3. [Anonymous]
    May 16, 2006
    6
    Not exactly fresh, they seem to be using the same exact formula throughout the album. While the production's nice and it all sounds Not exactly fresh, they seem to be using the same exact formula throughout the album. While the production's nice and it all sounds pretty on first listen, it doesn't stand up on later spins and ultimately lacks substance. They've done better.… Full Review »
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