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

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9.4 out of 10

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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. Dot Music
    80
    Where the album triumphs though is the crystalline clarity of the songs, their titanic emotional wallop and Marling's quite exquisite delivery.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    I Speak Because I Can remains a stunning performance to leave haircuts and ex-boyfriends alike trailing in its wake.
  4. 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
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  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
  2. GaryB
    10
    I Speak is beautifully written performed and produced. Laura Marling is an awesome talent.
  3. StephenB.
    9
    Love folk music and this is up there with the classics.
  4. 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

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