At Swim
by Lisa Hannigan
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Aug 19, 2016
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. The Skinny
    Aug 16, 2016
    60
    Hannigan's oeuvre requires patience and focus, and while much of this new collection is dependent on tone and texture to connect, eventually deeper qualties shine through.

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
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  1. Tojotomi
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    Wow. What an album. I just been in Vienna on WUK to hear and feel Lisa live. Amazing. There is no difference when you want to compare recordedWow. What an album. I just been in Vienna on WUK to hear and feel Lisa live. Amazing. There is no difference when you want to compare recorded track and live performance. Live is even better.
    My recommendation.    … Full Review »
  2. Ricko
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    For me, Lisa Hannigan has gradually improved across each of her three albums with this one, "At Swim" her best so far. Apparently, it took anFor me, Lisa Hannigan has gradually improved across each of her three albums with this one, "At Swim" her best so far. Apparently, it took an age to write, coming 5 years after its predecessor "Passenger". I've always liked Hannigan but her decision to team up with Aaron Dessner for this album was the 2nd best move of her career after deciding to join forces with Damien Rice back in the late 90's. Dessner's touches are all over the record and he brings the beautifully haunting atmospherics you find on The National's best stuff to already great material, laced with Hannigans achingly gorgeous vocals. Every track is a thing of beauty on her but "Ora", found at the heart of the album, is sublime. A very strong contender for best Irish album of 2016.… Full Review »
  3. PatrickCoteR
    Jan 23, 2017
    9
    This is her best work for now. It's relaxing, while being entertaining at the same time. Enough folk, little bit of indie-pop-issh. She'sThis is her best work for now. It's relaxing, while being entertaining at the same time. Enough folk, little bit of indie-pop-issh. She's really a "must know" artist.… Full Review »
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