Beast Moans
by Swan Lake
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    30
    This is easily the biggest disappointment of 2006.
  2. Hartford Courant
    30
    A muddled mess of convoluted textures that is at times, frankly, unlistenable.

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. kde
    Feb 23, 2007
    4
    there are a couple brilliant moments jammed into between far too much poorly produced and never quite fully flushed out songs.
  2. atticush
    Feb 9, 2007
    7
    interesting stuff but ultimately kind of disappointing. it all kind of mixes into one long sludge. albeit sludge with pretty cool moments.
  3. ErikH
    Dec 9, 2006
    8
    At its best, this album is one of the top 2 or 3 releases of 2006. "Are You Swimming in Her Pools" is the best track I've heard all At its best, this album is one of the top 2 or 3 releases of 2006. "Are You Swimming in Her Pools" is the best track I've heard all year. Unfortunately, it is plagued by inconsistencies and an obvious lack of cohesiveness from its members. I would recommend Wolf Parade's "Apologies," Destroyer's "Rubies," and Frog Eyes' "Golden River" all above this album.… Full Review »
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