I Was Born Swimming
by Squirrel Flower
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Under The Radar
    Feb 11, 2020
    60
    I Was Born Swimming tinkers around the edges of feeling without always plotting a clear way in. It's never an unpleasant experience, often moving. But the dots don't entirely connect.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
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  1. murpht12
    Feb 3, 2020
    9
    Great blend of soothing, electric vibes, underlined her majestic voice. A great first album.
  2. bensardonic
    Mar 29, 2020
    8
    The first time a listened to this album I found it enjoyable enough, but didn't think much of it. Maybe I was in the wrong headspace, I don'tThe first time a listened to this album I found it enjoyable enough, but didn't think much of it. Maybe I was in the wrong headspace, I don't know. However, I found my my thoughts returning to this work often, so I imagine it must have made quite the impression on my subconscious. When I gave it another listen, I was much more appreciative, and continue to be so as I turn to it again and again.… Full Review »
  3. Lajaleaa
    Mar 22, 2020
    7
    ( 79/100 )

    Squirrel Flower es una chica de 23 años llamada Ella Williams que creció como poeta y escritora que se convirtió rápidamente en    ( 79/100 )

    Squirrel Flower es una chica de 23 años llamada Ella Williams que creció como poeta y escritora que se convirtió rápidamente en compositora y músico de Boston. En este álbum se declara amante y fiel amiga de su guitarra con quien cantará letras sobre la observación diaria y la sensibilidad en la mundanidad que le hace recordar escenas del dolor y gozo de su vida. Serán Gabe Wax y Michael Bloch quienes construirán el panorama musical de este proyecto, quienes tendrán éxito en reforzar la sensibilidad que la artista busca para esta visión que hará reflexionar a quienes se den un momento para ver por cualquier ventana.
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    Squirrel Flower is a 23 years old girl called Ella Williams that grew up as a poet and a writer that quickly became a composer and musician from Boston. In this album, she shows her love and faithful friend of her guitar with which she will sing lyrics about daily observation and the sensibility of the mundanity that reminds her of the pain and joy scenes of her life. It will be Gabe Wax and Michael Bloch who will build the musical landscape of this project and will succeed in strengthening the sensibility that the artist searches for this vision that will make reflect those who give themselves a time to look through the window.    … Full Review »
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