The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place
by Explosions in the Sky
Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Blender
    40
    The quartet fills out the album by executing almost eactly the same formula [as the first track] four more times... and the dramatic shock wears off quickly. [Jan 2004, p.103]
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Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best Album of 2003
32
#32 Most Discussed Album of 2003
58
#58 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 126 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 112 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 126
  3. Negative: 12 out of 126
  1. MikeC
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    An incredible accomplishment, every song on the album is gold. It all just flows so perfectly.
  2. TraceyR
    Jan 10, 2007
    10
    Sublime
  3. ArmandT
    Sep 1, 2006
    9
    Like all post-rock albums, this album requires some patience. And all the songs employ the same compositional pormula. Get past that, Like all post-rock albums, this album requires some patience. And all the songs employ the same compositional pormula. Get past that, however, and prepare to be drawn into a 45-minute emotional trip.… Full Review »
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