Celebrants
by Nickel Creek
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Hunter208
    Apr 10, 2023
    5
    At times, musicians become too good for their own good. I think this is the case with Celebrants. Chris Thile is one of the most technically gifted musicians in the world, however, I believe some restraint would have been helpful for Celebrants. It is a difficult listen at times, with various counterpoint melodies, key changes, etc. I do not believe this benefited the album. I am a loverAt times, musicians become too good for their own good. I think this is the case with Celebrants. Chris Thile is one of the most technically gifted musicians in the world, however, I believe some restraint would have been helpful for Celebrants. It is a difficult listen at times, with various counterpoint melodies, key changes, etc. I do not believe this benefited the album. I am a lover of Jazz and Bluegrass, so complexity isn't something I frown upon, but the complexity introduced into this album feels like its for complexity's sake and not for the sake of the listener.… Expand

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. PopMatters
    May 1, 2023
    80
    It’s bursting with ideas and is, unsurprisingly, a bit of sprawl. It’s fun to hear the group exploring new musical territory, stretching their sound in ways they haven’t before. The long break between records has made for an exciting set of songs.
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  2. AllMusic
    Mar 24, 2023
    80
    Where their previous record resembled the cozy reunion that it was, Celebrants is a more defining statement from veteran players whose chemistry remains undeniable.
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  3. American Songwriter
    Mar 24, 2023
    80
    Mostly though, Celebrants comes across as a bold new venture, one that’s unrestrained in terms of melody, motif, and obvious enthusiasm.
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