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Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Sep 19, 2016
    80
    Distinctive in style and sound, particularly Hecksher's drawling vocal and JC Rees expedient guitar surges, it's a record that pulls no punches in execution or delivery while conveying some of the most heartfelt lyrics Hecksher has ever penned.
  2. Sep 19, 2016
    70
    For the most part, Songs from the Pale Eclipse once again finds Bobby Hecksher following his muse through the night skies, and the chase continues to bring him worthy results.
  3. Mojo
    Sep 19, 2016
    60
    It's testament to his long-time dedication to the drone dirge and dark pop sweetness of the VU, JAMC ect. that it all fits seamlessly. [Oct 2016, p.100]
  4. Sep 19, 2016
    60
    The second half of the album is less special than the first with just Drinking Song and the excellent two-note undulations of I Warned You perhaps worthy of a higher placing amongst the band’s fully loaded cannon.
  5. Uncut
    Sep 23, 2016
    50
    Brian Jonestown do this stuff so much better. [Nov 2016, p.40]
  6. Sep 22, 2016
    50
    Songs From a Pale Eclipse will surprise few fans of neo-psychedelia, but it can stand in until the next bold psych release.
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  1. Sep 28, 2017
    9
    I have been a fan of psychedelia for many years. This work, with a clear affinity to Brian Jonestown Massacre, beats them at their game. ItI have been a fan of psychedelia for many years. This work, with a clear affinity to Brian Jonestown Massacre, beats them at their game. It is their best one yet. Full Review »