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Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length release for George Lewis Jr. as Twin Shadow features guest appearances from Lily Elise and D'Angelo Lacy.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Mar 12, 2015
    83
    It’s rarely subtle sonically--synths come in bursts, bass lines thump like they’re reaching for the strobe lights--but Lewis’ seductive voice provides an irresistible tether.
  2. Spin
    Mar 16, 2015
    80
    Rather than diluting Lewis' appeal, the mainstream-accessible, arena-sized sound of Eclipse feels like it's unlocking the potential for Lewis to reach new heights with his indie-dressed soul-pop.
  3. NOW Magazine
    Mar 18, 2015
    80
    The odd bit of distortion on I'm Ready and Watch Me Go disrupts the otherwise pristine party, while a heavy flirtation with piano house on Old Love/New Love returns us to life-affirming territory.
  4. musicOMH.com
    Mar 16, 2015
    60
    While his debut album sounded wonderfully effortless, this one feels effortful in the worst possible way.
  5. Rolling Stone
    Mar 23, 2015
    60
    The more muscular approach nearly always suits Lewis' strengths better; his contemplative moments, like "Alone," tend to get drowned out by pompous synths and howled pleas.
  6. Drowned In Sound
    Apr 7, 2015
    50
    Eclipse blacks out nuance of every kind, resulting in a record which achieves its ambitions for sheer, bludgeoning vastness, but falls down on actually engaging the listener in simpler, more relatable ways.
  7. No Ripcord
    Mar 25, 2015
    30
    While not everything here is awful, the good is often streaked throughout each song like marbled fat in a rubber steak.

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  1. SoundOfAMan
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    What a power, Twin Shadow! This album is amazing!! So stronger and heavy, at the same time is so sensitive and pretty. I love it, reallyWhat a power, Twin Shadow! This album is amazing!! So stronger and heavy, at the same time is so sensitive and pretty. I love it, really adore! You are the best!… Expand
  2. Rocose
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    Twin Shadow comes back with an extraordinary album called "Eclipse". "Eclipse" is a darker and deeper album compared to "Confess" andTwin Shadow comes back with an extraordinary album called "Eclipse". "Eclipse" is a darker and deeper album compared to "Confess" and "Forget", in which Twin Shadow turns from indie rock to pop. In general, this solid record is a great thing to hear. My favorite tracks in the album are "Old Love / New Love" , "Eclipse" and "Turn Me Up".

    SCORE: 9/10    … Expand
  4. zizzou04
    Apr 6, 2015
    7
    For the last couple years, Twin Shadows has building the potential to make something special, all of which has lead up to Eclipse. While thisFor the last couple years, Twin Shadows has building the potential to make something special, all of which has lead up to Eclipse. While this ma not be for everyone, Eclipse is an experimental album that mixes a number of different genres, which in return creates an original sound that's like no other inde. artist out there at the moment. While some may not like this album as much as others, I still highly recommend this to fans of Inde. Rock/Pop, and artists of Prince. Can't wait to see what Twin Shadow has planned for the future.… Expand
  5. Ricko
    Oct 26, 2015
    7
    I picked up Twin Shadow's debut as he was playing at a festival I was going to, was highly rate, and I wanted to know his stuff before I wentI picked up Twin Shadow's debut as he was playing at a festival I was going to, was highly rate, and I wanted to know his stuff before I went to see him. Ever since, while I've not been head over heels in love with him, I've felt an urge to buy his albums when they come out. With album number 3, "Eclipse", I was more reluctant as the reviews were middling. The album failed to grab me on the first few listens - it felt like it was leaning a bit too far to the pop side and away from the indie sound of his first 2 albums. On repeated listens I've come to appreciate it more. It is definitely more of a pop album than his other albums and this especially comes across in the production of the album. It is all about bring the whole set of background sounds together and getting the right blend. The sound of the album overshadows any particular melody or lyrics. As a result there are few if any standout songs. The production is the real star of the show rather than any particular tracks. The great thing about twin shadow is how difficult it is to classify his style. There is a shift from song to song and he is trying things you will find nowhere else in music these days. It is a step down from his wonderful debut but "Eclipse" shows that Twin Shadow has an array of studio weapons to unleash and use going forward in his career.… Expand
  6. FraarfS
    Apr 19, 2015
    5
    good production, b.a.a.d lyrics.

    personally i would have just reduced this album to an EP (leaving all the good stuff) and we could have    good production, b.a.a.d lyrics.

    personally i would have just reduced this album to an EP (leaving all the good stuff) and we could have had a better project.

    (Fav. Tracks: Flatliners, Old Love, New Love & To The Top)    … Expand