Birdy - Birdy
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61 out of 100

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6.6 out of 10

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  • Summary: The self-titled debut for Jasmine van den Bogaerde features covers of songs by such artists as The National, Francis & the Lights, Bon Iver, the xx, Naked & Famous, Fleet Foxes, Postal Service, and James Taylor.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Uncut
    Dec 12, 2011
    80
    The results are impressive. [Jan 2012, p.81]
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 30, 2011
    60
    [Her cover of Bon Iver's Skinny Love] is easily the high point of her debut album.
  3. The Guardian
    Nov 30, 2011
    60
    [A] pleasant but pointless exercise.
  4. The Telegraph (UK)
    Nov 30, 2011
    60
    For now Birdy remains a novelty. Her rich, malleable vocals suggest, however, that she won't be caged for long.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
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  1. ivonaldo
    10
    Perfection from start to finish. A perfection in letter and a deep and reflective stranded well. Birdy came to be marked with his sweet voice and charming simplicity… Expand
  2. Danie
    9
    A perfect album, one of my favourite albums of 2012. She is a rising star and we will hear alot from her. so mature for a girl. Her ability to use the piano is astonishing. Amazing… Expand
  3. SmokyEyes
    9
    Birdy is the self-titled debut studio album by English recording artist Birdy, released on 4 November 2011. The self-titled debut for Jasmine van den Bogaerde features covers of songs by such artists as The National, Francis & the Lights, Bon Iver, the xx, Naked & Famous, Fleet Foxes, Postal Service, and James Taylor . The musical stile of this album is indie folk, pop, alternative. The album is overall relaxing and suggestive. The only reason I don't give this girl a 10 is because I want to hear more original songs and not just covers, even thought they are brilliantly made.… Expand
  4. MirandaRobin
    8
    Birdy delivers a sensory music, touching, which takes us to the guts and that we never loose. I understand the repetitive melodies against him, but it creates a universe that is his. His voice is incredible purity, and I would say why, but it reminds me sometimes "Florence and the Machine". An aspiring actress, I hope at least.… Expand

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