In Heaven
by Twin Sister
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Sep 27, 2011
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
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  1. cokemachineglow
    Oct 7, 2011
    60
    It's a realization in retrospect that occurs too often throughout In Heaven. And in those moments one can't help but be disappointed, hearing Twin Sister such a cut below what they were doing just one short year ago.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Sep 28, 2011
    60
    Despite her talents, ultimately In Heaven feels like a bit of a disappointment, but a great album is still well within their abilities in the future if they ditch some of the kookiness and concentrate on their considerable strengths.
  3. NOW Magazine
    Sep 22, 2011
    60
    Estella and guitarist/singer Eric Cardona trade quirky elocution and harmonies with twinkling, twangy arrangements that toe the fine line between charming and cutesy.
  5. Spin
    Sep 22, 2011
    60
    For all its languid rookie charms, In Heaven might be best remembered as the harbinger of a more consistent sequel.
  6. Under The Radar
    Nov 9, 2011
    50
    Coming off their auspicious 2010 EP Color Your Life, Long Island's Twin Sister have delivered a maddeningly ambitious, haphazard, and unfortunately inconsistent debut LP. [Oct. 2011, p. 106]
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  7. The A.V. Club
    Sep 27, 2011
    50
    Most of In Heaven, however, lacks tension, build, or direction.

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. dolph
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    The hooks on this are unbelievably good. The first listen may strike many listeners as slow, but once you get into it, this is it. Best albumThe hooks on this are unbelievably good. The first listen may strike many listeners as slow, but once you get into it, this is it. Best album released in 2011, by FAR. If you have a bit of patience, this will hit you with a lasting permanence most indie records can't provide these days. I'm surprised to not see this on more end-year lists. Hurrr 2deep4u SPIN?… Full Review »
  2. Lolasaurus
    Oct 2, 2011
    7
    I don't even know why I picked up this album. I hated the singer's voice on "All around and away we go," I HATEHATEHATE disco revivalism, II don't even know why I picked up this album. I hated the singer's voice on "All around and away we go," I HATEHATEHATE disco revivalism, I hate how ever critic will simply label a new band "dream pop" if they have a female singer and clean guitars and call it a day, and honestly I hated the album cover a little bit. A.) This album, and Twin Sister themselves, are not dream pop. B.) "In Heaven" does sound like just another less-than-creative band going through the motions. But C.) This album is damn enjoyable. The production quality utilizes great space separation and just enough crisp compression. Andrea Estella's voice is just right throughout, with a smoky texture and off-and-on stark & discreet melodies. A refreshing lack of reverb easily puts this band ahead of their contemporaries. All of the band members are locked in, and when the hooks aren't catchy they still maintain a decent groove.
    I wouldn't guarantee that anyone could love this album, as I'm still not sure I do, but it's definitely worth 2 listens.    … Full Review »
  3. hydrawithears
    Oct 2, 2011
    4
    On their last release, Color Your Life EP, Twin Sister managed to deliver a diverse and interesting set of songs. While In Heaven isOn their last release, Color Your Life EP, Twin Sister managed to deliver a diverse and interesting set of songs. While In Heaven is definitely more coherent (indie and dream pop dominate the album), it has little energy. There is no standout track such as All Around and Away We Go and most of the material feels tedious. Kimmi in a Rice Field saves the record â… Full Review »
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