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In Quiet Moments
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  • Summary: The second full-length release for the duo of Simon Raymonde and Richard Thomas features guest appearances from Rosie Blair, C. Duncan, Gemma Dunleavy, John Grant, Laura Groves, Ren Harvieu, The Hempolics, Penelope Isles, KookieLou, Kavi Kwai, Marissa Nadler, Cameron Neal, Karen Peris,The second full-length release for the duo of Simon Raymonde and Richard Thomas features guest appearances from Rosie Blair, C. Duncan, Gemma Dunleavy, John Grant, Laura Groves, Ren Harvieu, The Hempolics, Penelope Isles, KookieLou, Kavi Kwai, Marissa Nadler, Cameron Neal, Karen Peris, Porridge Radio, Tim Smith, and Ural Thomas.… Expand
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  1. Sputnikmusic
    Mar 3, 2021
    94
    One of the most interesting releases of 2021 so far. ... Two tracks in, some details start to surface: the production, which leaves a lot of air for the singers to breathe and shine, and the very subtle but delightful instrumentation of every track of this recording. ... In Quiet Moments recalls an album that marked a generation of artists during the second half of the 80s, a project known as This Mortal Coil introduced by an album titled It'll End In Tears.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Feb 26, 2021
    80
    In lesser hands this mélange of vocalists and styles would be an unholy mess, but with experienced mood masters Raymonde and Thomas at the tiller In Quiet Moments is holistic audio balm to soothe, hug and give hope in these ‘unprecedented times’ and beyond.
  3. AllMusic
    Feb 26, 2021
    80
    All the songs carry the weight of themes already present in the improvisations, however, making for an even more poignant second album by a project that continues to stand out from the melancholy indie crowd.
  4. Mojo
    Feb 26, 2021
    80
    A many-moods piece for complicated times. [Mar 2021, p.85]
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  5. The Line of Best Fit
    Feb 26, 2021
    70
    Despite its tumultuous origins, In Quiet Moments is certainly a more accomplished record than its predecessor. An improvisational grounding and a strong lyrical brief have allowed the impressive list of co-signs to feel more pertinent, and in that, more able to successfully explore thematic material, both sonically and lyrically.
  6. Uncut
    Feb 26, 2021
    70
    Departures from the mean include jazzier ventures with Ren Harvieu and octogenarian soul singer Ural Thomas, plus forays into baroque-pop balladry that get the best out of Laura Groves and Marissa Nadler. [Apr 2021, p.30]
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  1. Johnpaul2
    Apr 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Echo of the stunning sounds from the famous esoteric This Mortal Coil records… Expand

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