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Jul 19, 2012The general expansiveness of sound on songs like "Ho Hey" make this young group's eponymous debut uniquely American in all the best ways: gritty, determined, soaked in sweat and love and drive. There's nothing precious or affected here, just three dedicated artists opening their hearts.
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Jun 29, 2012The album is overflowing with upbeat, Americana gems.
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Q MagazineDec 11, 2012At it's best, it's impeccable. [Jan 2013, p.107]
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UncutOct 26, 2012Yet for all its attributes, this fine debut stirs as much for its sense of what The Lumineers may yet become as for what they currently are. [Dec 2012, p.70]
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Jun 29, 2012Not everything here clicks together at that level, but each track is inventive, and when the songwriting and arrangements cross paths perfectly, as they do in the above songs, this is a delightful band.
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Nov 5, 2012Their debut album certainly has its moments... But too many of their songs float prettily by without making an impact, gossamer-light and gossamer-memorable.
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Jun 29, 2012The central concern is present-tense lust and heartache, which this spirited band translates into a fine drunk-clogging soundtrack.
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Jun 29, 2012Lumineers is an album that successfully weaves a homespun, roots-folk feel with poetic prowess.
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Nov 8, 2012The slicing cello of Dead Sea and knife-glint guitar of Slow It Down hint at what this good-natured trio could be if they allowed themselves to be bold; instead these songs succumb to saccharine in a wish to charm.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 62 out of 75
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Mixed: 5 out of 75
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Negative: 8 out of 75
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Dec 23, 2012
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Sep 10, 2012
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Feb 8, 2013