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In Search of Harperfield
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

  • Summary: The third solo release for the former Delgados band member was produced by her husband, Paul Savage.
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Cannot Keep a Secret
Cross the water with me And I guarantee by morning we will land Your fingers stretched in sand Staring out to sea Walk the Crana and the... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. AllMusic
    Feb 24, 2016
    90
    Her quick turns of phrase and penchant for punctuating moments of self-doubt with colorful bits of impressionistic flair and left-field melodic rejoinders invoke names like Kate Bush, Nick Drake, and Sandy Denny, but the truth is, she's been perfecting her particular brand of moody, bucolic baroque pop for over two decades now, and with the marvelous In Search of Harperfield, that work has finally paid off.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Jan 29, 2016
    80
    Emma Pollock’s confident third solo album.
  3. The Skinny
    Jan 29, 2016
    80
    A poignant but punchy triumph then, perfectly timed for mid-winter maladies.
  4. Uncut
    Jan 29, 2016
    80
    In a field of her own. [Feb 2016, p.79]
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  5. The Quietus
    Feb 8, 2016
    80
    Despite the plaintive undercurrent, In Search Of Harperfield is nothing short of wonderful.
  6. Q Magazine
    Feb 19, 2016
    80
    A masterful collection of songs from an overlooked, but truly brilliant artist. [Apr 2016, p.113]
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  7. The Line of Best Fit
    Feb 8, 2016
    70
    Harperfield shines brightest when Pollock allows big emotion to weigh her tempo down.

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  1. corbinwellsssss
    Mar 22, 2016
    10
    great album definitely worth a listen. one of the best indie rock albums of the year so far. i loved every song she has a good voice andgreat album definitely worth a listen. one of the best indie rock albums of the year so far. i loved every song she has a good voice and the instruments are also good :)… Expand
  2. Borachon
    May 21, 2016
    9
    Another excellent album from Emma Pollock. Not a dog on the whole album, though the final track is a bit tedious until the last minute whereAnother excellent album from Emma Pollock. Not a dog on the whole album, though the final track is a bit tedious until the last minute where it starts to become interesting. From the Delgados to the Burns Unit to her solo work she's maintained an impressively high standard, and this is possibly her best. And that voice.... I could listen to it all day. It's always understated, but it's so consistent and effortless. A bit like Dusty Springfield.… Expand
  4. lilkillpappy
    Feb 26, 2016
    0
    an inferior Jesca Hoop clone. Just listen to Jesca Hoop Hunting my Dress. Much better than this. You won't even care about Emma Pllockan inferior Jesca Hoop clone. Just listen to Jesca Hoop Hunting my Dress. Much better than this. You won't even care about Emma Pllock anymore. Need 150 characters… Expand

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