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- Summary: The latest release for the British singer-songwriter was written in Florence and was performed solely by Hayman
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- Record Label: Fika Recordings
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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Nov 9, 2015As delicate as these songs are in terms of construction (simple guitar parts, barely-there percussion and Hayman’s vocals--it’s the first album he’s done as a truly solo artist) they really pack a punch.
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Nov 6, 2015Florence is another excellent addition to Darren Hayman’s sterling oeuvre.
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UncutNov 6, 2015Italian jobs come no finer. [Dec 2015, p.73]
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Nov 6, 2015Florence isn’t Hayman’s most ambitious or thrilling work ever, but it’s not supposed to be. A moment’s rest can work wonders on a tired soul.
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Q MagazineNov 6, 2015Its delicately observed song cycle unfolds like a novella or short film, with tracks that might seem slight isolation gaining resonance in situ. [Dec 2015, p.108]
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Nov 6, 2015Hayman’s lyrics, vocals and musicianship add up to a frequently touching whole. One wonders though if the presence of others has previously helped smooth out any little wrinkles.