Episodic
by Field Mouse
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Magnet
    Aug 11, 2016
    75
    It's hardly revolutionary, but Episodic is an immediate, righteously enjoyable half-hour. [No. 134, p.57]
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  2. AllMusic
    Aug 11, 2016
    70
    On the whole, though dedicated dream pop fans may be disappointed in the adjustment to the band's sound, Episodic's energy and lush melodicism should hook its share of ears with what are, style preferences aside, solid songs.
  3. Spin
    Aug 11, 2016
    70
    Episodic is a steady, ten-track affair that doesn’t overstay its welcome, and it leaves on an anxious note.
  5. Uncut
    Aug 11, 2016
    60
    Not exactly groundbreaking, but not reverentially retro either, and full of fizz and vigour. [Sep 2016, p.74]
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  1. thatdeepbass
    Aug 19, 2016
    8
    In their sophomore album, Field Mouse move toward a more coherent, if lush, indie rock. Having started out as the duo of Browne andIn their sophomore album, Field Mouse move toward a more coherent, if lush, indie rock. Having started out as the duo of Browne and multi-instrumentalist/producer Andrew Futral, it’s also the group’s first outing after expanding to a five-piece. The album kicks off with churning guitars and feedback on the lively “The Mirror.” Also brightly melodic, the song’s tempo invites dancing, as its component parts will encourage some amount of air drumming (as well as guitar). Not exactly descriptors for shoegaze, the track does have a stacked chorus that may be better described as atmospheric jangle. Another big chorus appears on “Beacon,” which blends sustained synths, rhythm guitars, and crashing cymbals for a wall of sound behind Browne’s soaring vocals. Offering a certain amount of subtle variety, “Accessory” is sparser with jazzy guitar chords, and “The Order of Things” features ultra-melodic guitar pop with a Matthew Sweet quality to the songwriting. Later, the more melancholy “Never Would Have Known” is picked up by a distorted riff and arena drums that give way to feedback at the end.

    On the whole, though dedicated dream pop fans may be disappointed in the adjustment to the band’s sound, Episodic‘s energy and lush melodicism should hook its share of ears with what are, style preferences aside, solid songs.    … Full Review »
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