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Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings
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Positive: 16 out of 21
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Mixed: 4 out of 21
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Negative: 1 out of 21
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Jan 7, 2021
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Jul 26, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Jul 25, 2020Although I have always considered Jarvis Cocker to be overrated, this album is slow but solid.
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Jul 23, 2020Cant understand so low ratings from users. Melodies distinctly differs from 98% mainstream albums, reminds me a lot of 80s songwriting and east European folk
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Nov 13, 2020The result is something of a quiet renaissance for him, proof that he can still weave a compelling, daring blend of trash and high art.
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Aug 31, 2020None of this breaks musical barriers. Still, Cocker’s assimilation of some obvious influences noted above hits a sweet spot that makes Beyond the Pale, some of which was apparently recorded live then enhanced with overdubs, impressive, often moving and hypnotic. Hopefully he can follow it up faster than the time it took to get here.
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Aug 10, 2020Despite its slightly misfiring concept, Beyond The Pale remains an enjoyable hour spent inside the world of one of Britain’s most revered songwriters—even if you're never quite sure what your host was meant to be showing you.