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Barchords
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79

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

  • Summary: Toronto-based singer-songwriter Afie Jurvanen releases his second album of guitar-centric music.
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  • Record Label: Universal Republic
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. BBC Music
    May 2, 2012
    90
    Barchords is an enormously likeable set of songs... ranks as one of the most refreshingly direct and enjoyable albums of the year so far.
  2. The Guardian
    May 3, 2012
    80
    These are simple, blissful songs which offer more with every listen.
  3. AllMusic
    Feb 7, 2012
    80
    Intimate without being voyeuristic, and approachable without being patronizing, sparse without being cold, Barchords manages to balance all of these elements beautifully, merging plaintive folk and bluesy soul with just enough pop to make the whole thing go down smoothly.
  4. The Observer (UK)
    May 7, 2012
    80
    His British debut is a gem: a warm, sun-dappled record with an appealing snag of heartache.
  5. Austin Chronicle
    Mar 15, 2012
    78
    Barchords plays as the rare album that simultaneously lifts and pummels.
  6. Blurt Magazine
    Feb 16, 2012
    70
    Jordanian remains pleasantly understated as a frontman, letting his voice and knack for raw melodies take the focus.
  7. Q Magazine
    Oct 12, 2012
    60
    The winter to Johnson's eternal summer. [Jul 2012, p.95]
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#83 Most Shared Album of 2012