By the Horns
by Julia Stone
  • Record Label: Nettwerk
  • Release Date: May 29, 2012
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. AllMusic
    Jun 6, 2012
    70
    Darker, wiser, and more personally reflective than her work with Angus, By the Horns strikes a nice balance between standard, confessional singer/songwriter fare and radio-ready alt-pop.
  2. BBC Music
    Jun 6, 2012
    70
    By the Horns misses Angus' gruffer harmonies offsetting Julia's wide-open heart.
  3. Clash Music
    Jun 6, 2012
    80
    This is a clear transition from her work with brother Angus, allowing her individual expression, resulting in a work of true depth and emotion.
  5. Mojo
    Jul 18, 2012
    60
    Too much of this album, while pleasant enough, melts into a low-key blur of whispered, introspective nothings. [Jun 2012, p.85]
    All this publication's reviews
  6. Q Magazine
    Oct 12, 2012
    80
    It's practically impossible not to fall just a little bit in love with both the singer and her beautifully fragile music. [Jul 2012, p.112]
    All this publication's reviews
  7. Uncut
    Jun 6, 2012
    70
    Producer Thomas Bartlett enlists the likes of Rob Moose and Brett Devendorf to add sharp edges to the Australian's singer's dreaminess. [Jul 2012, p.83]
    All this publication's reviews

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
tbd

No user score yet- Awaiting 1 more rating

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. WeAreTheFilter
    Jul 1, 2012
    8
    As one half of Australian brother and sister folk duo Angus And Julia Stone, Julia Stone found a rare musical synergy with her sibling, oneAs one half of Australian brother and sister folk duo Angus And Julia Stone, Julia Stone found a rare musical synergy with her sibling, one that rarely occurs between a brother and a sister (with the exception of perhaps The Carpenters). But as with any creative partnership, family or not, the tension and push/pull dynamic between creating together and creating on one… Full Review »
See all user reviews »