Still gonna have to disagree with the hivemind here and say their first album was better, I can't find a standout track on here and overall it just strikes me as a little dull.
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The first album has a higher avg so the "hivemind" seems to be on your side
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Good point I didn't notice that.
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Album Rating: 3.9
It won't sell anywhere near as well as its predecessor, but Of Monsters & Men's 2nd LP 'Beneath the Skin' is almost as good. Refining their sound, rather than reinventing it, the Icelandic quintet are not so joyous this time around, showing a lot of restraint (relatively speaking). The lush instrumental build-ups, tribal rhythms & sweet boy/girl vocal dynamic all return, while the lyrics range from deeply contemplative to absolute nonsense! It gets a bit repetitive as it progresses, but there are ultimately enough involving hooks to keep most listeners interested throughout. Recommended Tracks: Wolves Without Teeth, Crystals, Hunger & Empire.
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Album Rating: 4.5
Something about this is mysteriously beautiful. I think the larger vocal role taken on by Nanna helped this tremendously.
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Album Rating: 3.9
I'd agree with that.
I still rate their debut better, but for the good of their longevity, they had to tone it down a little, and they have done so successfully here.
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Album Rating: 4.0
i actually think that i like ragnars voice a bit more. i think the reason that this a bit better is my head is an animal is, besides the fact that are less la's and oh's, is that this is more consistent. no weak track here
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Album Rating: 3.0
Finally got around to this. First full listen it's pleasant but not too much stands out, but maybe it'll grow. It definitely has the feel of a grower.
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Album Rating: 3.0
This has some really great tracks (Crystals, Hunger, Organs, and to a lesser extent, Slow Life and Thousand Eyes), and the rest are solid. Overall a nice listen but some parts are annoying (Ragnar's vocals on Human...ugh) and the lyrics often suggest depth without actually conveying much. I don't expect this band to have much longevity beyond this, but hey a couple good albums is nothing to gripe too much about.
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Album Rating: 3.0
Wasn't expecting much from this, but it actually held up well.
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Album Rating: 4.0
This one is so much better than their first.
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Album Rating: 4.0
Agreed
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Album Rating: 3.0
I prefer the debut tbh.
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Album Rating: 4.5
The debut is more enjoyable, this is better
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Album Rating: 4.0
This is defs a slow burner though, whereas the first one is instantly enjoyable. Slow burners tend to win out for me.
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Album Rating: 2.5
This is pretty bland imo, but Thousand Eyes is great. The end almost reminds me of Godspeed lmao
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Album Rating: 2.5
This is pretty bland imo, but Thousand Eyes is great. The end almost reminds me of Godspeed lmao
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Album Rating: 4.0
hearing this album live is such a magical experience
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Album Rating: 4.0
Is there another album out soon?
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Album Rating: 3.5
new track! new album will be out sometime later this year
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