The Marble Downs
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. The Quietus
    Jun 7, 2012
    80
    A prayer of a record, despair turned into poetry.
  2. PopMatters
    May 7, 2012
    80
    The Marble Downs should be a welcome addition to the oeuvre of both artists involved. Quirky and challenging, yet ultimately rewarding, it may not garner new fans unfamiliar with either Oldham or Trembling Bells, but it nevertheless deserves a spot amongst the best collaborations of recent years.
  3. Mojo
    Apr 20, 2012
    80
    Even those wearied by Oldham's avalanche of releases should investigate. [May 2012, p.87]
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  5. AllMusic
    Apr 20, 2012
    80
    The Marble Downs is a cult classic in the making, and if Oldham's involvement helps more people discover Trembling Bells' eclectic brilliance, so much the better.
  6. Consequence
    Apr 17, 2012
    80
    The Marble Downs is an unexpectedly gorgeous concoction of uncanny musical stylings.
  7. musicOMH.com
    Apr 17, 2012
    80
    A collaboration enrichingly beneficial to both sides - and to the listener.
  8. Uncut
    Apr 20, 2012
    60
    It has its Mr. Fox-y moments but this feels like a minor clanger. [May 2012, p.83]
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  9. The Observer (UK)
    Apr 17, 2012
    60
    Sometimes it's hair-raisingly great... Elsewhere, this incandescent music can stray into baroque perversity.

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