- Record Label: American Laundromat Records
- Release Date: Apr 13, 2018
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Apr 23, 2018Hatfield is a sharp record-maker, understanding when to let harmonies pile up and when to let analog keyboards set the tone, a gift that turns Juliana Hatfield Sings Olivia Newton-John into a sumptuous aural pleasure. The album is also compelling as a testament to the power of fandom, illustrating how this kind of love is sustaining and creatively nourishing.
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Apr 23, 2018TRather than being a simple tribute, Juliana Hatfield Sings Olivia Newton-John is a stunning addition to the story of both musicians. Thankfully, there are hundreds of songs left for Hatfield to do on Part II.
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The WireJul 12, 2018Sings Olivia Newton-John is an album nobody asked for but that’s partly what makes it special. Hatfield’s garage-bound arrangements scuff up the squeaky clean originals to likeable effect and she throws herself into the project with gusto. [Jun 2018, p.65]
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Apr 23, 2018About two or three songs into the album, you'll forget that it's a "concept" album and just enjoy it for what it is--a really strong collection of songs that just happen to come from an unlikely source.
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MojoApr 23, 2018It's pleasant enough, but suffers for not taking songs places they've never been. [May 2018, p.98]