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86

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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

  • Summary: The first new solo release in 16 years from the Erin Moran project was recorded with Daniel Tashian of the Silver Seas and features guest appearances from Paul Williams and the Watson Twins.
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  • Record Label: Elefant
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Chamber Pop
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Jan 21, 2020
    90
    Everything that made her eponymous 2004 debut so instantly charming is on dazzling display once again.
  2. Uncut
    Jan 21, 2020
    80
    The scatterings of Muscle Shoals-y horns aren't particularly muscular, but they don't need to be to let the class of these '70s-style soul-pop songs glow. [Feb 2020, p.23]
  3. Mojo
    Jan 21, 2020
    80
    Been Around has heart, soul, a voice and tunes to die for, an early highlight of 2020. [Feb 2020, p.90]
  4. Jan 21, 2020
    80
    It's fair to say that Been Around out-performs her excellent debut, both in terms of composition and execution, making it a release well worth the wait.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Good things come to those who wait. Great things to those who wait a long time. The follow-up to AGCE's 2004 debut is a masterclass in how toGood things come to those who wait. Great things to those who wait a long time. The follow-up to AGCE's 2004 debut is a masterclass in how to make pop music. Sophisticated and nuanced, with tunes to die for, it's a record that sounds better with each repeated listen. It stands in league with classics like The Blue Nile's Hats and Prefab Sprout's Two Wheels Good. Expand
  2. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Not sure who gave the low rating but this is easily a 9/10 maybe even 10 with time.
  3. Jan 23, 2020
    9
    Beautiful album, so far my favorite of 2020 alongside Kiwi Jr. Well worth the wait!