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- Artist(s): Leah Gibson, Drew Anagnost, Jenavieve Varga, Mark Daumen
- Summary: The death of lead singer Ari Picker's mother in 2009 was the catalyst for the second full-length release from the North Carolina chamber folk group.
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- Record Label: Epitaph
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Folk, Chamber Pop
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Top Track
Neither Here Nor There | |
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... come in nothing ever wanders ... light glows at the forest golden armor nothing ever harmed her ... and come back through the water oh look in... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 11 out of 13
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Mixed: 2 out of 13
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Negative: 0 out of 13
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Mar 22, 2012Haunting as it may be, A Church That Fits Our Needs succeeds on nearly every level.
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Mar 21, 2012It's definitely a taxing listen. But it's also one of the most cohesive and powerful records to come around in a long time, and it doesn't tire after multiple spins.
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Mar 20, 2012The tracks on A Church are beatifically mournful, its orchestrations minor key, and its vocals sung by an author distinctly heavy of heart.
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Apr 3, 2012It's an exhausting listen, but what A Church That Fits Our Needs does so well is how it makes this loss palatable--the grief is real and heartfelt and sometimes overwhelming, but in its honesty and the warm instrumentation that Picker has mastered, it's thoughtful and all too easy to get lost in.
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MagnetApr 10, 2012A suite-like meditation that is emotionally expressive and impressively nuanced.[No. 86, p.55]
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Mar 28, 2012Picker and the rest of Lost in the Trees have said plenty while also crafting a unique album that blends classical music with contemporary flair.
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Apr 5, 2012A Church feels a little long, and getting through it requires a certain amount of emotional energy, but it's well worth the effort.
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Positive: 4 out of 4
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Mixed: 0 out of 4
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Negative: 0 out of 4
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