The Sun Awakens
by Six Organs of Admittance
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Mojo
    60
    The Sun Awakens isn't wildly different (from its predecessor)--though it introduces tripped-out electric guitars to Chasny's homespun palette. [Jul 2006, p.102]
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  2. Stylus Magazine
    58
    Sure, there are flashes of undeniable brilliance, but most certainly not the full wattage of the awakening sun as advertised--far from the record Chasny's capable of making.
  3. cokemachineglow
    57
    Half of The Sun Awakens is vigorous and wonderful; half is abhorrent and stultifying.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. MitchellM
    Nov 1, 2006
    10
    Brilliant.
  2. KevinK
    Sep 7, 2006
    9
    Most people wouldn't understand music like this. "Rivers of Transfiguration" is a 24 minute epic and the most interesting songs Most people wouldn't understand music like this. "Rivers of Transfiguration" is a 24 minute epic and the most interesting songs I've heard. I love it. When the snare drum just juts in as if it were a gunshot I can't help but get shivers. If you ilke experimental stuff or cool folk stuff then this a must have.… Full Review »
  3. JeffK
    Jun 15, 2006
    8
    This album is dark, desperate, and tense. It buids and builds but never releases, and it is also the loudest Six Organs record ever. Japanese This album is dark, desperate, and tense. It buids and builds but never releases, and it is also the loudest Six Organs record ever. Japanese Psyche influences abound. Beautiful...… Full Review »
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