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MojoFeb 24, 2017Its depth makes this their most satisfyingly sensual work to date. [Apr 2017, p.99]
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Feb 22, 2017Chalice Hymnal is Grails’ kinkiest record to date but that doesn’t mean there ain’t an underlying poignant melancholy to their chameleonic offerings, just like that sadness behind the eyes of the man who’s been carnally distracted from fixing the kitchen appliance.
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Feb 22, 2017Not only is Chalice Hymnal well worth the wait, it makes it even harder to choose which album is the pinnacle of Grails' ever-fascinating discography.
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Feb 22, 2017Grails have been many things over the last 15 years, but with Chalice Hymnal, they seem to have found an identity that fits them perfectly.
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Feb 22, 2017Chalice Hymnal travels extensively across its eleven songs, yet it also becomes a contained cycle.
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Feb 27, 2017On Chalice Hymnal, they’ve added another solid story to their growing skyscraper.
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The WireJun 2, 2017As per usual, Grails prove frustratingly difficult to love or hate. [Apr 2017, p.60]
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Feb 22, 2017Chalice Hymnal drifts a lot and while every song is distinguished, too often shorter tracks don’t feel as fully developed as their longer brethren.