Vide Noir
by Lord Huron
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Apr 20, 2018
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Uncut
    Apr 20, 2018
    60
    Vide Noir unspools with cinematic seamlessness, as quicksilver psychedelic buffers bridge its 12 tracks, which shift between folk, country and heartland rock. [Jun 2018, p.30]
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 20, 2018
    60
    The comparatively featureless pessimism on the rest of the album makes for an oppressive and often dull listen. It’s a shame, because underneath it all, Lord Huron are making lusher and more varied sounds than ever.

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. EVERLEDIS
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
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  2. imthenoob
    Mar 19, 2019
    10
    At first, It didn't really sit well with me but after a second listen, I liked it and after my *enter large number here* listen, I love it.At first, It didn't really sit well with me but after a second listen, I liked it and after my *enter large number here* listen, I love it. Vide Noir, like the other Lord Huron albums, tells an interesting story. And the fact that the genre of music progressively changes throughout the album really helps add to the narrative behind it.… Full Review »
  3. BroteinSupreme
    Aug 24, 2018
    8
    Lord Huron seems to have dropped this fresh gem out of the blue. Vide Noir is a welcoming follow up to the significantly lackluster StrangeLord Huron seems to have dropped this fresh gem out of the blue. Vide Noir is a welcoming follow up to the significantly lackluster Strange Trails, although not as vibrant or catchy as their debut. This one is a more melancholy take, in significant contrast to their two previous albums' theme of returning home to a love or a sacred place, and focuses more on leaving it all behind and waiting for that love to follow. The chorus on Ancient Names, is wonderfully catchy and energetic:
    "I gotta get away from here, I gotta get away from her."

    The songwriting on this album is particularly dark and holds a mood of bitter existentialism at its core. Vide Noir is a title that encapsulates the album perfectly, and the particular track is one of the most standout songs on the album with it's groovy bassline that reminds me a bit of the
    Afghan Whigs and their funk influenced riffs. They break away from the folkiness quite a bit on this album, one of the opening tracks has a distinct garage-rock vibe that I found insanely enjoyable. Lord Huron, as a band, stands out in the sense that they know exactly what they're going for, and on Vide Noir they show off their skill and style with amazing precision.

    Everything about Vide Noir is such a significant step up from Strange Trails, and I can say with confidence that this is one of the best indie bands out there currently.

    Best Tracks: Vide Noir, Ancient Names, Never Ever
    Worst Track: Wait by the River    … Full Review »
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