• Record Label: 20/20/20
  • Release Date: Feb 22, 2005
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Alternative Press
    60
    Taken individually, Damon & Naomi's songs possess distinct personalities.... However, when consumed as a whole, The Earth Is Blue metamorphoses into a thin musical mist. [Apr 2005, p.116]
  2. Under The Radar
    50
    Think strummed guitars over whale songs and barely audible vocals for about 40 minutes. [#9]
User Score
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  1. WayneB
    May 25, 2005
    8
    This is for you if you enjoy sitting patiently quiet in your easy chair, allowing these beautiful melodies to wash over like the gentlest This is for you if you enjoy sitting patiently quiet in your easy chair, allowing these beautiful melodies to wash over like the gentlest clean ocean wave. Although not as fully realized as their earliest Sup Pop releases, More Sad Hits and The Wondrous World Of..., this lovable couple once again prove that staying true to your roots (w/ their earliest ground breaking work in Galaxy 500), can be a successful formula. As Eno once said, change nothing and continue with immaculate consistency. Also, Kurihara (Ghost's guitarist) again sits in and adds his understated magic to the song palette. Yes, the earth is blue and this recording proves it! Full Review »