Walking Cloud And Deep Red Sky, Flag Fluttered And The Sun Shined
by Mono
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Junkmedia
    80
    As long as they continue to compose such memorable material, there is more than enough room for Mono in the post-rock pantheon.
  2. Alternative Press
    80
    Songs like "16.12" are so captivating, you'll barely notice they're over 10 minutes long. [Dec 2004, p.162]
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  3. AllMusic
    80
    By far the most engaging album yet from Mono, Walking Cloud proves that the band is an entity unto itself.
  5. Almost Cool
    73
    The quiet/loud, quiet/loud thing has been going on for a long time now, and while Mono has things in common with everyone from Mogwai to the aforementioned groups, they're definitely one of the better bands I've heard doing this in a while.
  6. Pitchfork
    66
    Mono have wisely restrained from directly replicating their previous sound, but here the band has sacrificed sonic heaviness for intellectual ponderousness, and too often has fallen prey to slow, repetitive, tiresome songwriting patterns and a frustrating lack of variation.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Andrei
    Apr 3, 2005
    10
    I concur with the sentiments expressed thus far. Mono is not Mogwai. And if you have had the opportunity to see both live, you will realize I concur with the sentiments expressed thus far. Mono is not Mogwai. And if you have had the opportunity to see both live, you will realize that they are quite different. (Both are great live, but Mono is much more energetic than Mogwai live.) As for the album, it is a beautiful album that conveys a level of emotion that is missing in much recent post-rock. Also, upon repeated and closer listens, one SHOULD realize that Mono's compositions are original and, while clearly similar to Mogwai, Explosions, Godspeed, etc., quite different in subtle and important ways.… Full Review »
  2. TheWho?TheWhat?
    Mar 16, 2005
    10
    I'm have it on repeat almost all the time.. great cd! and i also think that One step more and you die is a great cd too.. if you like I'm have it on repeat almost all the time.. great cd! and i also think that One step more and you die is a great cd too.. if you like Mono you should try One step more and you die.. but Walking cloud is better...… Full Review »
  3. doug
    Oct 8, 2004
    9
    I don't get the pan job done on this record by the critics. It's absolutely gorgeous and to say that bands like Mogwai do it better I don't get the pan job done on this record by the critics. It's absolutely gorgeous and to say that bands like Mogwai do it better is ludicrous. They may HAVE done it better, but right now bands like Mono and Explosions in the Sky are far more interesting than Mogwai is now. Hopefully some people will listen a little more closely and with more of an open mind.… Full Review »
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