Big Machine
by Eliza Carthy
  • Record Label: Topic
  • Release Date: Feb 3, 2017
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. The Guardian
    Feb 2, 2017
    100
    It’s remarkable as much for the quality and range of her singing as for the inventive arrangements.
  2. AllMusic
    Mar 7, 2017
    80
    Carthy deftly wields her rogue ambitions, making for an inspired creative partnership.
  3. Record Collector
    Feb 2, 2017
    80
    This isn’t folk-rock, it’s folk-rock’n’roll.
  5. Mojo
    Feb 2, 2017
    80
    Their natural domain is bouncing festival stages, but, with pounding beats and attitude, this is the perfect way to usher people there. [Mar 2017, p.94]
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  6. The Independent (UK)
    Feb 2, 2017
    80
    The confidence of the performances benefits strong contemporary material dealing with issues from outreach to domestic abuse.
  7. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 2, 2017
    80
    Among the standouts are a theatrical version of Ewan MacColl’s The Fitter’s Song, the crazed instrumental Love Lane, and Carthy’s own You Know Me, an empathic comment on the refugee crisis.
  8. Uncut
    Feb 2, 2017
    60
    On disc the effect can be bludgeoning--although you can hear that onstage it must make for a wild night out. [Mar 2017, p.26]
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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Doenutty
    Feb 6, 2017
    9
    This is the first album I have listened to from Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band, thoroughly enjoyed it and will be checking out more fromThis is the first album I have listened to from Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band, thoroughly enjoyed it and will be checking out more from them. Fade & Fall, and The Fitters Song were standouts for me. Definitely going on my replay list.… Full Review »
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