La Grande
by Laura Gibson
  • Record Label: Barsuk
  • Release Date: Jan 24, 2012
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. AllMusic
    Jan 24, 2012
    60
    Gibson's reedy voice lacks power, especially when she forces the Ella Fitzgerald affectations, but when she dials back the theatrics and exposes the talented singer/songwriter within, as she does on the sweet and soulful "Milk-Heavy, Pollen-Eyed," the results are downright magical.
  2. Under The Radar
    Jan 19, 2012
    60
    La Grande's subtle sonic shifts augur even more exciting directions to come. [#39, p.68]
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User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Utahpolis
    Jan 30, 2012
    5
    Didn't really grab me for some reason. Laura Gibson sings just fine, but the songs come off more as mood music then something that reallyDidn't really grab me for some reason. Laura Gibson sings just fine, but the songs come off more as mood music then something that really drew me in. Maybe it was the atmospheric production; lots of upright bass very prominent in the mix and plenty of CB radio effect on Laura's voice. I listened to a bit of Laura's previous album, Beasts of Seasons, and the sparse mix with her voice front and center was much more effective than what happened with this album's producer trying to do too much.… Full Review »
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