Expanding the epic, multi-layered sound of A Pagan Place, This Is the Sea is a more ambitious yet more successful record, since it finds Mike Scott at his melodic peak. Consequently, the album has enough strong, accessible moments to make his indulgences forgivable. [This Is the Sea was re-released on LP in 2015.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
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Expanding the epic, multi-layered sound of A Pagan Place, This Is the Sea is a more ambitious yet more successful record, since it finds Mike Scott at his melodic peak. Consequently, the album has enough strong, accessible moments to make his indulgences forgivable. [This Is the Sea was re-released on LP in 2015.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
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