ALMERIA
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ALMERIA
Almer a is the sixth studio album by American alternative rock band Lifehouse, released on December 11, 2012 by Geffen Records. The title refers to the Spanish city of Almer a, where many classic western films were filmed. The album was produced by Jude Cole, who has worked with Lifehouse on previous albums. The lead single off the album was released in September, and is titled "Between the Raindrops", a duet with British pop singer Natasha Bedingfield. On July 24, 2013, lead singer Jason Wade posted a letter on the band's Facebook page saying that Lifehouse has parted with Geffen but will continue to make new music. - WIKIPEDIA
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Mid-Atlantic Rock Reviews
I am recommending this album to fans of Lifehouse. If you have been a fan of the band in the past, there is much for you to like in Almeria. This is a strong release from Lifehouse and we congratulate them on it. If you are a casual fan of the band or do not know them well, I highly recommend seeing them live.
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Alternative Addiction
Lifehouse's most recent album, Almeria is a sharp turn for a band that's been on a straight line for the past decade. There are still more than a couple of standard Lifehouse songs, but there are some twists thrown in. There's unique instrumentation, duets, and it even flirts with crossing into a few different genres.
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JesusfreakHideout.com
Almería record is easily the quartet's most eclectic and wide-ranging project to date.
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Inner Ear Media
when we sum up Lifehouse’s new album, we can only say it is disappointing. It might have some commercial success because some of the songs are quite catchy, but because the songs are so predictable and repetitive, they aren’t memorable, so real success may be a stretch.
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ALL MUSIC
The cumulative effect is welcoming: they're brighter, happier, and lighter than before, qualities that make for one of their better records.
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Under the Gun Review
Almería isn’t exactly essential listening but as an exercise in foolproof, generic appeal it works well. It’ll certainly appeal to a wide audience, and particularly those who prefer their music kept wholesome and thoughtful.
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Herald-Standard
Lifehouse’s sixth album and first new release in over two years shows a maturing band willing to take risks.
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murlough
Almería is great mood music – the kind that would make great company for an unhurried drive through the desert. But it only reaches a few points where it’s truly exciting music, and while I find it to be an admirable album for the most part, this aspect is what keeps it from being a fully convincing rebirth for the band.
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Unbelievable Undeniable
This album is definitely one to add to your collection!
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The Phantom Toolbooth
this album is a great additional for Lifehouse fans and a good introduction to new comers.
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God is in the TV
The final Bummer album of the week for 2012 (well tis the season of goodwill to all men) goes to Lifehouse. They play hardish rock with elements of grunge and try to embrace pop. Sadly, that embrace is too tight and they end up falling the wrong side of the line. Their sixth album is just out and called ‘Almeria’, it’s not good.
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Still waters run deep
It's when they venture out of their comfort zone that the result is more exciting, which is what makes Almería one of their most interesting records in years.
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New York Times
What the album does deliver is a gentle retooling of the Lifehouse sound, a few notches further from its post-grunge roots and a few clicks closer to the earnest, soaring fare finding traction on modern-rock radio.
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CROSS RHYTHMS
With elements of grunge, pop, blues and some electro rock sounds it's the track "Moveonday" which demonstrates their new approach most effectively while the song "Right Back Home" featuring a wonderful guitar riff from guest Peter Frampton is another gem.
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The Medium
Although Almeria does dabble in genres outside of Lifehouse’s comfort zone, the album is, all in all, forgettable. There isn’t enough new material to keep the interest of new listeners, and even for the fans, the Lifehouse sound is slowly getting stale.
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