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- Summary: The fourth full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with The National's Aaron Dessner.
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- Record Label: Republic
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
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Positive: 6 out of 10
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Mixed: 4 out of 10
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Mar 25, 2021Melancholy, meticulous and achingly grand, it extends his artistic narrative in resplendent form.
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Mar 25, 2021Instead of a too-many-cooks situation, which this easily could’ve been, Dessner and Howard find cozy nooks for everyone. The singer’s reedy voice is the drawstring that ties it all together.
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MojoMar 25, 2021He delivers another strange and beautiful record, retooling is soporific folk sound with synths and experimental soundscapes. [Apr 2021, p.81]
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Mar 25, 2021Whiteout doesn’t always sound like a revelation, but it allows Howard to open up, letting in new lyrical and musical ideas that complement his own without overwhelming them.
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May 17, 2021If Whiteout is an imperfect album, it is one that also evinces Howard’s refusal to stay in a single musical lane.
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Apr 8, 2021There’s certainly a lot to take in on Ben Howard’s fourth album – not all the ideas work in fairness, and there’s a few too many moments which feel like half-sketched ideas. Yet Dessner makes a decent foil for him and for those who have joined Howard on his career journey to date will be more than happy to continue travelling with him.
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UncutMar 25, 2021More often than not, it seems like the Technicolor electronic sheen is masking tepid songwriting. [Apr 2021, p.30]
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Positive: 3 out of 3
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Mixed: 0 out of 3
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