Are We There
by Sharon Van Etten
Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    May 27, 2014
    60
    Those happy to go with Van Etten will be rewarded by swooping pop noir, groaning organs and a sax solo, plus considerable hard-won wisdom.
  2. The Guardian
    May 22, 2014
    60
    Van Etten's melodies often feel as if they're not quite taking flight, and rarely cause you to catch your breath the way her lyrics do.

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15
#15 Best Album of 2014

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 77 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 77
  3. Negative: 3 out of 77
  1. jesseurbancsik
    Mar 23, 2015
    10
    Songs like "Your Love is Killing Me" and "Afraid of Nothing", reinforce the acclaim this masterpiece absolutely deserves. This erie album hasSongs like "Your Love is Killing Me" and "Afraid of Nothing", reinforce the acclaim this masterpiece absolutely deserves. This erie album has the best songs to sit to alone on a rainy day or take a long drive out into the countryside. Beautifully written and Sharon's vocals sound better than ever.… Full Review »
  2. seventhseal
    Nov 30, 2014
    10
    Wanted to award 9.5 as if there is anything to complain about this album is it feels too short. SVE is one of the best female/musical artistsWanted to award 9.5 as if there is anything to complain about this album is it feels too short. SVE is one of the best female/musical artists of our generation IMHO. This album is worthy of album 2014 for my ears.

    Overall I love Sharon Van Etten and I think she loves my ears back! X    … Full Review »
  3. RamonGuerrero
    May 28, 2014
    10
    Short, smart, moving, relaxing, it's everything you expected to be, with amazing lyrics and a calming rhythm, this album succeeded inShort, smart, moving, relaxing, it's everything you expected to be, with amazing lyrics and a calming rhythm, this album succeeded in delivering us a masterpiece.… Full Review »
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