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Feb 15, 2013There are enough moments of deft, delicate brilliance here to remind us of what a gifted songwriter he is.
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Mar 1, 2013It's a gem for Harcourt fans and the sweetest of introductions for new listeners.
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MojoFeb 15, 2013There's no question that it's his most appealing work for ages, but still one wishes that the chilly spark on title track and Hey Little Bruiser could have been sustained throughout. [Mar 2013, p.94]
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Feb 25, 2013It’s a strong start to the record, which becomes even stronger when Wandering Eye is taken into consideration.
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Q MagazineFeb 15, 2013There's is much self-dramatising talk of "crazy dreamers," but no magical thinking in the music. [Mar 2013, p.102]
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Feb 22, 2013Ed Harcourt too seems to be dealing with a few demons of his own on Back Into The Woods, but this collection of world-weary songs also beats with a poetic heart of longing.
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Mar 5, 2013So what you have is an album that's very recognisably Ed; the Steve Gullick photography, the tipsy melancholy and romance, the ballads... but without the need for too many frills it sounds complete, nine gorgeous songs that sit beautifully together.
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UncutFeb 15, 2013His talent remains unquestionable, even when drawing on a six-hour, piano dominated Abbey Road session. [Mar 2013, p.72]