Sun, Sun, Sun
by The Elected
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Jan 24, 2006
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. AllMusic
    70
    The sunshiny pop of Sun, Sun, Sun is more magical in comparison to Me First. It features some of Sennett's most brilliant work to date, and the band's overall summery sound is much more cohesive here.
  2. Pitchfork
    68
    Sun, Sun, Sun is a modern pop simulacrum of traditional country, devoid of the electro accents that pocked the last Elected record, pretty delectable as long as you've a strong taste for ham.
  3. Prefix Magazine
    80
    When the songs are spare nothing feels left out, and when they're grandiosely band-heavy not one harmony or piano fill comes off as pilled on.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    With its airy harmonies, nature narrative, and weeping slide guitars, Sun is the sound of a kid with his feet on Hollywood Boulevard and his head in the Sierras. [3 Feb 2006, p.70]
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  6. E! Online
    67
    It sounds all too familiar.
  7. Under The Radar
    70
    An album of depth, emotion, and grandiosity as big as the American heartland. [#12, p.91]
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  8. Almost Cool
    73
    Even though it's downright schmaltzy at times, Sun, Sun, Sun is such a warm, inviting record that I've found myself going back to it time after time.
  9. Paste Magazine
    80
    The kind of album that might not make year-end lists, but just might make your year. [Feb/Mar 2006, p.109]
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  10. Lost At Sea
    75
    Blake Sennett’s second album with The Elected is more magical and limitless than his first and reminds us why we love his projects in the first place.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Vampire25
    Mar 15, 2011
    8
    Sun, Sun, Sun is a really good album. Every track sounds wonderful. Very heartfelt album. Blake Sennet's vocals are really smooth and amazing.Sun, Sun, Sun is a really good album. Every track sounds wonderful. Very heartfelt album. Blake Sennet's vocals are really smooth and amazing. I highly enjoyed this album for what it was. B+… Full Review »
  2. drewc
    Apr 19, 2007
    10
    completely different direction than "me first" but just as lovely - if not more! biggest star is simply put, the best elected song ever completely different direction than "me first" but just as lovely - if not more! biggest star is simply put, the best elected song ever recorded. this album is terrific!… Full Review »
  3. DimitrisC
    Jan 9, 2007
    10
    One of the best feel good albums of 2006. Highly recommended and highly addictive!!!
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