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100 Acres of Sycamore - Fionn Regan
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6.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5

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  1. Ricko
    Dec 16, 2011
    8
    Closer in style to The End of History than Shadow of An Empire, this one see's FR go back to a more acoustic based folk style. There is a long more strings and orchestration going on here than ever before. It has some really beautiful songs on it. It is probably the weakest of his 3 records, but the standard is very high with this artist. This record takes a bit of time to get into but once you get it, your well rewarded.… Expand
  2. Teaspoon
    Feb 26, 2012
    3
    Poetic and subtle but also grand and visceral, although never quite either. Like a joke without a proper punchline, the atmosphere is built up slowly and skillfully, only to be ruined by Regan's less-than-stellar hook-writing skills. There are occasional moments when the colour begins to show -- such as on the (reasonably) melodic "List of Distractions", or perhaps with Regan's wailing vocals on "Vodka Sorrow" -- although, in short, a record so delicate and monotonous rarely appeals -- and this is no exception. Recommended: "List of Distractions", "Woodberry Cemetery"… Expand
  3. AlexxTrusc
    Apr 26, 2012
    7
    Fionn Regan is back with his latest album "100 Acres Of Sycamore" and with the changes in his style he decided to make . If you are looking for happy rock songs - familiar from the previous "The Shadow of an Empire", you have to turn back. The newest album is a compilation of acoustic folk songs referring to the artist's debut album. Nonetheless this does not change the fact that "100 Acres Of Sycamore" is at least good work… Expand
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71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. No Ripcord
    Feb 21, 2012
    70
    Most of the time it's a joy to listen to.
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  2. Consequence of Sound
    Jan 30, 2012
    60
    The album's understated bleakness could be less uniform and more dynamic, but it's still a pleasant listening experience.
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  3. Uncut
    Jan 27, 2012
    80
    Dramatic and ravishing, 100 Acres of Sycamore is some achievement.
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