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The Fountain

by Echo & The Bunnymen

Released: October 12, 2009

Alternative rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"The Fountain" is the eleventh studio album by British band Echo & the Bunnymen, released on October 12, 2009. The Word noted McCulloch's vocals sounded tired, and Sergeant's guitar felt derivative. Uncut referred to the album as "dismayingly anonymous," with a production that lacked energy.

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Produced by John McLaughlin, Ian McCulloch, and Simon Perry, the album features the lead single "Think I Need It Too," released on September 28, 2009.

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Think I Need It Too

Produced by John McLaughlin, Ian McCulloch, and Simon Perry, the album features the lead single "Think I Need It Too," released on September 28, 2009.

The Fountain

"The Fountain" is the eleventh studio album by British band Echo & the Bunnymen, released on October 12, 2009.

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Reception

Despite the mixed critical reception, The Fountain reached No. 63 on the UK Albums Chart, marking a significant moment in the band's discography. The album received mixed reviews, with a Metacritic score of 58/100. The Guardian awarded it four stars, praising McCulloch's playful lyrics and Sergeant's guitar work, noting that the album is their most accessible in years and could attract a new generation of fans.

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"The Fountain" is the eleventh studio album by British band Echo & the Bunnymen, released on October 12, 2009. Produced by John McLaughlin, Ian McCulloch, and Simon Perry, the album features the lead single "Think I Need It Too," released on September 28, 2009.

The album received mixed reviews, with a Metacritic score of 58/100. The Guardian awarded it four stars, praising McCulloch's playful lyrics and Sergeant's guitar work, noting that the album is their most accessible in years and could attract a new generation of fans. Q Magazine highlighted the rejuvenated sound from the new rhythm section and described the duo's performance as "remarkably perky."

On the other hand, Mojo criticized it as "mid-tempo, middle of the road, middle-aged pop-rock," finding it lacking in character. The Word noted McCulloch's vocals sounded tired, and Sergeant's guitar felt derivative. Uncut referred to the album as "dismayingly anonymous," with a production that lacked energy.

Despite the mixed critical reception, The Fountain reached No. 63 on the UK Albums Chart, marking a significant moment in the band's discography.