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The Moon Rang Like a Bell
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Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

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  • Record Label: OWSLA
  • Genre(s): Electronic, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Club/Dance, Indie Electronic, Indie Pop
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Show Me Love
Don't let me show cruelty Though I may make mistakes Don't let me show ugliness Though I know I can hate And don't let me show evil Though it might... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    May 23, 2014
    85
    It’s the product of a band that’s clearly thinking on their feet, engaging with the conflicting styles of those around them and assimilating new behaviors without sacrificing their own, changing with the world around them to create something refreshingly distinct and beautifully engaging.
  2. Pretty Much Amazing
    May 27, 2014
    83
    On The Moon Rang Like a Bell, Hundred Waters offers an album of quiet moments of subtlety juxtaposed with crashing waves of desperation.
  3. Pitchfork
    May 29, 2014
    83
    Hundred Waters are always set to simmer. That mostly works in their favor on The Moon Rang Like a Bell, as the album’s strength comes from its gradually accruing moments.
  4. musicOMH.com
    May 23, 2014
    80
    The Moon Rang Like A Bell is a triple-jump forwards for Hundred Waters.
  5. Filter
    Jun 27, 2014
    76
    The electronic wizardry is impressive, but it’s the entrancing vocals of this record that will keep you coming back.
  6. Under The Radar
    Jun 12, 2014
    75
    What remains is a hushed, beautiful collection of cavernous downtempo pop songs.
  7. The 405
    May 23, 2014
    60
    The Moon Rang Like A Bell starts off with captivating momentum, a potential to take you on a whimsical, emotional journey. But along the way it seems to have sacrificed that sense of purity first apparent in its experimentation.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
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  1. cybersoupkitche
    Aug 7, 2014
    9
    This albums is an excellent blend of folk elements expressed with electronic means. There are murmuring vocals and synths that becomeThis albums is an excellent blend of folk elements expressed with electronic means. There are murmuring vocals and synths that become indistinguishable, some pulses but not EDM-like beats either, and songwriting that is perplexing but enchanting. I think those who value production over lyrics will especially enjoy this album.

    Another audience that this album caters to includes those who like choirs or ensembles of music. The use of alternating harmonies and arrangements would appeal to the choir singer population I'd imagine.

    Best tracks 'innocents' and 'broken blue.'    … Expand
  2. mynoseknows
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    his is the definition of harmony. The elements of synths, vocals and a flawless production together form a unity which from time to time touchhis is the definition of harmony. The elements of synths, vocals and a flawless production together form a unity which from time to time touch the soul in such a beautiful way. That said, production and instrumentals/vocals are much more important than lyrics, which may be the only weakness of this record, together with the fact that this record could/should be one or two tracks shorter. Sometimes the record fails to keep the momentum. Apart from that: one of the most beautiful and charismatic records of the year so far.… Expand

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