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I Speak Because I Can - Laura Marling
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81 out of 100

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9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings

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  • Summary: The second album for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. The Guardian
    100
    The result is her first triumph: a collection of literary and emotional songs to have you whooping with joy or fighting off tears, with tunes that deliver new riches with each listen.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    90
    I Speak Because I Can is an album of elegance and brilliance. Marling has developed from her debut, and her voice has grown both physically and lyrically.
  3. Uncut
    60
    It's almost as if the quieter tracks allow her to relax, while the full band numbers--fleshed out rather over-eagerly by a group containing several Mumfords and a Whale--subdue and constrain her. [Apr 2010, p.101]
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. GabroMuzik
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the folk and pop perfection of this year is Laura Marling...her incredible and amazing new album...shine...she is so talent and her voice is really beautiful...! this album is a masterpiece!… Expand
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  2. GaryB
    10
    I Speak is beautifully written performed and produced. Laura Marling is an awesome talent.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. kisforkayleigh
    9
    Laura has a way to connect to her listeners on an emotional level that mainstream songs do not have today. Her songwriting is excellent and it some songs witty and even funny. Her voice is soothing and the guitar is mellow. Definitely worth a listen.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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