Brother Sinner & the Whale - Kelly Joe Phelps
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  • Summary: The latest solo album for the singer-songwriter was recorded only with a guitar and produced by Steve Dawson.
  • Record Label: Black Hen Music
  • Genre(s): Folk, Gospel, Contemporary Folk, Religious, Country Gospel, Blues Gospel
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. All Music Guide
    Nov 29, 2012
    80
    If conviction and quality are the measure of a songwriter and musician, the songs and performances on Brother Sinner & the Whale are the very measure of both.
  2. Mojo
    Nov 29, 2012
    80
    Dark, edgy, yet full of light and hope, Brother Sinner... is dazzling, moving too, and bordering on perfection. [Dec 2012, p.89]
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  3. The Telegraph (UK)
    Nov 29, 2012
    80
    All 12 are of a consistently high standard and sung with feeling.
  4. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Nov 29, 2012
    60
    Not for the faint-hearted, nor those offended by religion. Often brilliant.

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