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- Record Label: Capitol
- Release Date: May 19, 2023
- Summary: The second full-length release from Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi features Pointless, a song co-written by Steve Mac, Johnny McDaid and Ed Sheeran.
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- Record Label: Capitol
- Genre(s): Pop, Pop/Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 2 out of 9
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Mixed: 7 out of 9
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Negative: 0 out of 9
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May 18, 2023Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent is a triumphant return from Capaldi. There’s plenty that’s consistent with his debut.
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Jun 9, 2023Tracks like "Wishing You the Best," "Pointless," and the unexpectedly clubby "Forget Me" are soundtrack-ready anthems that nicely showcase Capaldi's throaty croon.
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May 18, 2023A record that occasionally shows steady growth, but this potential remains largely untapped.
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May 18, 2023His voice is undeniably powerful; moreover it adds some grit and heft that’s lacking among sappier balladeers. So, occasionally, do the lyrics.
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May 18, 2023Plays it safe, doubling down on the formula that made his debut so beloved by fans, while making only subtle changes.
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May 19, 2023Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent generally plays it safe, assuming the schtick that’s got Capaldi this far has more mileage in it, which gives the album a competent, workmanlike air.
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May 19, 2023I cannot remember an album that suffered from such an extreme case of risk-aversion, nor demonstrated so little faith in an artist’s potential, nor any notion that their fanbase might be willing to grow with them. If anything, it shrinks his already narrow proposition.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 5
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Mixed: 0 out of 5
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Negative: 1 out of 5
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May 21, 2023
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May 19, 2023Amazing Album! It‘s even better than the first one!
Good work Lewis
One of the best Albums I have ever heard -
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May 23, 2023
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Jun 12, 2023
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May 24, 2023
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