La Grande
by Laura Gibson
  • Record Label: Barsuk
  • Release Date: Jan 24, 2012
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
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  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 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 voiceDidn'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.… Expand

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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
  1. PopMatters
    Mar 16, 2012
    90
    It is a truly beautiful album.
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  2. DIY Magazine
    Feb 10, 2012
    80
    Wonderfully courageous, Gibson's reflections make her latest record her most accomplished work yet.
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  3. Mojo
    Jan 31, 2012
    80
    This curiously beautiful little album has retained the surreal, daydreamy quality and rustic chill of its predecessor, while adding a lot more warmth. [Feb 2012, p.99]
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