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65

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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was written predominantly in her new Iowa home.
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. 80
    Castles moves from darkness to hope, and ends not with a conclusion, but possibilities.
  2. 80
    Artfully curated references see her picking and choosing from the best.
  3. Mar 23, 2018
    70
    Castles exists in a bit of a netherworld--it's commercial yet idiosyncratic, classic in its structure yet contemporary in its sound-but that's also it's a quietly compelling record, revealing an artist who is starting to hit her stride.
  4. Mar 23, 2018
    60
    Even when the songwriting falters, Lissie’s incredible voice elevates Castles.
  5. Q Magazine
    Apr 10, 2018
    40
    Too often, however, these songs underwhelm. the likes of Sand and Boyfriend confusing unengaging plodding earnestness for emotional heft. [Jun 2018, p.113]
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  1. Aug 9, 2018
    0
    This is what happens to (unfortunately) not-so-intelligent musicians when they become popular. The same thing happened to Seal. A few goodThis is what happens to (unfortunately) not-so-intelligent musicians when they become popular. The same thing happened to Seal. A few good songs and after that a total meltdown (which is most definitely based on some worthless internal "logic"). The songs are boring beyond belief. Not one good idea on this album. Even you (the reader) can write a better album. Expand