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Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Dec 3, 2025
    70
    While some of Holy Island is danceable, some is dreamy, and some is pure atmosphere, these characteristics come together on the six-minute closer, "Morning Bell," which, with more crashing water sounds alongside footsteps and an actual bell, seems to leave us shipwrecked rather than safe in bed as we awaken from a dream.
  2. Mojo
    Dec 3, 2025
    60
    Holy Island nods to mid-period Flying Saucer Attack, Souvlaki-era Slowdive, maximum-shimmer Ride and motorik. Such influences are offset by an innate drama which inexorably draws inwards. There is, though, a potentially overwhelming backstory. [Jan 2026, p.91]
  3. Record Collector
    Dec 3, 2025
    80
    Holy Island is a magnificent opening statement and the mind boggles as to where they might venture next. [Christmas 2025, p.135]
  4. Uncut
    Dec 3, 2025
    80
    Rich and immersive debut. [Review of the Year 2025, p.28]

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