In the Same Room
by Julia Holter
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Mar 31, 2017
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. rickterp
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    A fascinating reworking of 11 songs featured on prior albums. Unlike the studio versions of these songs, the focus is less on Holter's individual musical vision and more on the creative breakthroughs that arise from her collaboration with her fellow musicians after touring together.
  2. McLeftwich
    Apr 14, 2017
    9
    After being introduced to Julia Holter through her 2015 release, I was hooked on her delightfully elegant sound and her dynamic singing ability that compliments such beautiful instrumentation. This album is a very good listen as Julia is placed in a live setting, having her to rely on the raw performance of her voice and the instruments rather than relying on lavish production in theAfter being introduced to Julia Holter through her 2015 release, I was hooked on her delightfully elegant sound and her dynamic singing ability that compliments such beautiful instrumentation. This album is a very good listen as Julia is placed in a live setting, having her to rely on the raw performance of her voice and the instruments rather than relying on lavish production in the studio. It is very satisfying to hear her sound stripped down and have her unafraid to take risks as she very easily steps out of her alluring and often spaciness into a monstrous and grand sound. There are moments on this album that don't really contribute anything to the live atmosphere and can be enjoyed to the same extent as heard on the albums which may be a bit underwhelming and doesn't make it a perfect live album. Overall this was an album I enjoyed listening to and had enough to offer to keep me interested throughout as I loved hearing her ability to work and intertwine a often improvised sounding backing band with her angelic voice.… Expand
  3. marrom
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    An impressive sonic feat, with jazzy, unpredictable instrumentation provided by her band, faultless and exploratory musicianship from Holter herself, and a spare, welcoming take on tracks taken mostly from Have You in My Wilderness and Loud City Song. Many might prefer these versions to the originals.

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. The Wire
    Aug 8, 2017
    80
    The crisp and urgent execution on this recording has been immaculately produced, the overall result being an immediacy that only an accomplished performer and ensemble can achieve. [May 2017, p.47]
  2. The 405
    Apr 19, 2017
    80
    Those seeking out a Julia Holter live album aren’t looking for pop thrills, but rather mature, sophisticated compositions performed by accomplished, unbound musicians. It is here in spades.
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  3. Spin
    Apr 5, 2017
    80
    The album presses pause on Holter and her band at an uncomfortable moment of transience--when their relationship to these years-old songs is clearly comfortable but also mildly antagonistic. However, they still manage to bring out the richest valences of Holter’s pristine and eccentric songs, and more than ever before, communicate her incredible skill as a passionate, intuitive, and controlled performer.
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