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Sun Leads Me On
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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for the Canadian indie rock quartet was produced by Jim Abbiss.
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It Works Itself Out
Is it all that you need to get back and feel good Satisfied that you did what you could It works itslef out It works itself out Just, is it time to... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Mojo
    Oct 22, 2015
    80
    Half Moon Run may still be exploring a road that travels between Django Django's left-field indie pop and the wintry harmonies of Fleet Foxes, but the scenery is damned fine. [Nov 2015, p.89]
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  2. AllMusic
    Oct 23, 2015
    80
    As a whole, Sun Leads Me On is a far more confident-sounding animal than 2012's Dark Eyes, with the band coming off less like a hastily assembled, albeit talented, group of strangers, and more like a road-tested, yet well-rested army of four.
  3. Exclaim
    Oct 22, 2015
    70
    With Sun Leads Me On, Half Moon Run are attempting to shake the title of "that band with that song" and show off how far they have come, and for the most part, it works.
  4. The Guardian
    Oct 22, 2015
    60
    Half Moon Run would have a stronger identity if they let their grievances truly enter their music.
  5. NOW Magazine
    Oct 22, 2015
    60
    Half Moon Run's embracing of bands they love (Radiohead, large swaths of Montreal's breakout mid-00s scene) make much of Sun Leads Me On sound familiar. But it's not so bad to be visited by old friends.
  6. DIY Magazine
    Oct 23, 2015
    60
    When they get past their demons, Half Moon Run sit somewhere between accomplished musicians and potential game-changers. Too often they settle into a default mode, rarely hitting the melodic highs of ‘It Works Itself Out’ or the enraged bruiser ‘Consider Yourself’.

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  1. s4ms1de
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    Album of the year for me.

    Those guys are unreal, can't believe they're not already superstars. Shades of Radiohead, Dylan, Fleet    Album of the year for me.

    Those guys are unreal, can't believe they're not already superstars.

    Shades of Radiohead, Dylan, Fleet Foxes... A must for alt-rock/ folk fans out there.    … Expand
  2. Hannagi
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    sempre tenho preferências em outros gêneros, mas esse realmente me impressionou. é incrível como esse álbum consegue te dar uma sensaçãosempre tenho preferências em outros gêneros, mas esse realmente me impressionou. é incrível como esse álbum consegue te dar uma sensação diferente, um gosto diferente.… Expand
  4. iwannaboom
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    This is an incredible album. So many excellent songs...The critics are very wrong about this album. This band has matured since last album andThis is an incredible album. So many excellent songs...The critics are very wrong about this album. This band has matured since last album and are heading in the right direction.… Expand
  5. vwoum
    Oct 25, 2015
    10
    Album of the year. Brilliant progression from their first album. Sublime production and balance of soft folky vibes to guitar rock, The songsAlbum of the year. Brilliant progression from their first album. Sublime production and balance of soft folky vibes to guitar rock, The songs varied and diverse, sophisticated whilst catchy...lots to layers to get lost in. In a world full of lifeless synth bands its hard to impress with a great band music. They've nailed it… Expand
  6. moidogri
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    This album is absolutely brilliant, their voices and sounds are incredible, one of my favourites
  7. alextmarra
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    A triumph following Dark Eyes. Half Moon Run has managed to replicate their intensity, while providing a slightly different tone. Essentially,A triumph following Dark Eyes. Half Moon Run has managed to replicate their intensity, while providing a slightly different tone. Essentially, it's different enough from Dark Eyes to be interesting, yet similar enough to retain the attention of fans of Dark Eyes.… Expand