Yes, It's True
by The Polyphonic Spree
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Oct 23, 2013
    80
    This album skips by far lighter than more ponderous collections like 2004's Together We're Heavy. [Sep 2013, p.88]
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  2. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Aug 5, 2013
    80
    With its unrelenting positivity, Yes, It's True sounds like the Flaming Lips fronted by Deepak Chopra, and valiantly courts the daytime radio play that will inevitably elude it.
  3. Uncut
    Aug 5, 2013
    80
    Yes, it's true--this is a great record. [Sep 2013, p.94]
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  5. AllMusic
    Aug 5, 2013
    80
    Though this makes for a different kind of listening experience than fans might be used to, it's one that's ultimately pretty satisfying, feeling like it's not just manifesting the will and desire of the Polyphonic Spree's fans, but also reflecting the mission of brightness and hope that the band has been on for over a decade now.
  6. The A.V. Club
    Aug 6, 2013
    75
    Even with the group’s slight retraction, it’s that madcap sense of wonder and lofty ambition that helps keep Yes, It’s True healthily afloat.
  7. musicOMH.com
    Aug 8, 2013
    70
    For their entire career, The Polyphonic Spree have succeeded not necessarily when they’ve sounded big, but when they’ve been the leader of the pack of the weird. Many of the tracks on Yes, It’s True suggest that the band is thankfully moving back in that direction.

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  1. WadeVS
    Aug 28, 2013
    7
    On this album The Polyphonic Spree surpass their "novelty band roots" and become a legitimately stable-sounding band with something pertinentOn this album The Polyphonic Spree surpass their "novelty band roots" and become a legitimately stable-sounding band with something pertinent to offer. Their music still drips in sunshine and sweetness, which can be annoying after 11 tracks. But they continue to stand out as a band because of it… Full Review »
  2. heulun
    Aug 9, 2013
    9
    Another wonderfully uplifting album from a very special, yet under rated band. Probably their most refined collection of songs with some someAnother wonderfully uplifting album from a very special, yet under rated band. Probably their most refined collection of songs with some some cool new flavours added to their choral power pop mix. A band that people seem to either love or hate- but loving them is so much more fun!… Full Review »
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