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  • Summary: Co-produced by Rhett Davies, the Roxy Music singer's latest solo release features original songs and two covers songs as well as contributions from Flea, Mark Knopfler, Johnny Marr, Maceo Parker, Nile Rodgers of Chic, Ronnie Spector, and Todd Terje.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. AllMusic
    Nov 17, 2014
    80
    Naturally, what is first alluring about Avonmore is its feel--it's meant to be seductive--but the songs are what makes this record something more than a fling.
  2. Boston Globe
    Nov 18, 2014
    80
    Avonmore is all lush layers and quiet urgency with songs of love won and lost, offering a mesmerizing combination of sophistication, melancholy, and danceability.
  3. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jan 9, 2015
    80
    That search for perfection, his own predilection, goes on, gorgeously lit by this. [Feb 2015, p.99]
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  4. Drowned In Sound
    Nov 21, 2014
    70
    It holds its own but without the moments of genius to elevate it to anything more. There’s no ‘Love is the Drug’, no ‘More Than This’, no ‘Slave to Love’ here. Ferry’s fans though will enjoy this and, given this is a man that even Morrissey professes to enjoy, there are plenty of them to satisfy.
  5. Under The Radar
    Dec 5, 2014
    65
    Though it may sound like something from his late-era Roxy days, it isn't on par with those classics. Still, Avonmore is evidence that--even as he approaches his 70th year on this planet--Ferry is certainly capable of recording primo baby-making music.
  6. NOW Magazine
    Nov 20, 2014
    60
    The quieter moments that give his voice less to compete with are more interesting.
  7. Mojo
    Nov 19, 2014
    40
    No amount of heavy-friend noodling can redeem One Night Stand and Driving Me Wild, and Ferry's Send In The Clowns would have Krusty renouncing his vocation. [Dec 2014, p.88]
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  1. vicyamusicgreat
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    There is a remarkable melodicism and ease with which the album is embued that are more pronounced here than on Bryan's stunning Olympia. ThusThere is a remarkable melodicism and ease with which the album is embued that are more pronounced here than on Bryan's stunning Olympia. Thus far, the Avonmore has impressed me considerably, though I shall be returning soon here with a more comprehensive review.… Expand
  2. daFigz2013
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    Bryan Ferry's latest, "Avonmore" may be drawn from previous successes as made infinitely obvious by all the criticism drawing that conclusion.Bryan Ferry's latest, "Avonmore" may be drawn from previous successes as made infinitely obvious by all the criticism drawing that conclusion. But, I say, so what? This new CD is a smart, stylish, polished recording that conjures up so much of what appeals to Ferry's listeners. Sure, the "Avalon" groove is apparent, but, I say again, so what! This is a disc I can put on and have the pleasure of relaxing to as Ferry croons his practiced, distinctive vocal. And while this recording also relies very heavily upon studio wizardry, I still find the music fascinating and have a strong suspicion that it will have far more staying power, style & content-wise than some critics believe to be the case. Frankly, this is no step back in time, just a new release that makes for a pleasant listen over and over.And its no less hip in case you're wondering, son!… Expand

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