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UncutMar 13, 2012Cardinal's fine harmonized vocals and muzzy, Byrds-like melodies are still intact. [Apr 2012, p.73]
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Feb 8, 2012["General Hospital" is] a rare mis-step on a collection of songs that's beautifully judged, possessed of an idiosyncratic melodic logic that few can equal.
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Jan 24, 2012Hymns is a good, but not great, album.
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Jan 23, 2012If the intended result for fans is just hearing the combination of Davies' arch lyrics with Matthews' majestic arrangements and occasional breathy backing vocals, then it's mission accomplished.
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Jan 19, 2012What's striking from the outset about Hymns is that little has changed in Davies and Matthews' elegant world of classically-inspired chamber pop.
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Under The RadarJan 19, 2012Hymns is more chipper than its predecessor, but rests on the same strengths: Davies' odd songwriting and lyricism, and Matthews' impeccable arrangement and performance skills - sharp pop tunes and ornate decor. [#39, p. 66]
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Jan 18, 2012A triumphant sequel.
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Jan 18, 2012While it's nice to finally hear these two follow up on a promising debut, Hymns isn't likely to capture many people who weren't taken with the original Cardinal record.
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Jan 18, 2012Reconvened 17 years later, Cardinal shows their hushed melodies and chamber pop sensibilities gel just as well now as they did originally.
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