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Laws of Motion Image
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  • Summary: The seventh full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter features her brother Steven (guitar) and Inge Thomson.
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  1. Oct 29, 2018
    80
    The main shift on this album in comparison to previous work, and you feel that Wind Resistance has emboldened her to do this on record, is spoken word and storytelling.
  2. Oct 29, 2018
    80
    Polwart’s inventiveness is unfettered on Laws Of Motion, but the result is not only musically and instrumentally rich, but uncommonly focused. Music for our times.
  3. Oct 29, 2018
    80
    Revisiting her childhood terror of nuclear war (“Protect and Survive” et al) is perhaps fighting yesterday’s battles; otherwise, a flawless outing.
  4. Uncut
    Oct 29, 2018
    80
    Considered, compassionate and intricate, conceived of equal parts magic and dread, Laws Of Motion works a slow but deep enchantment. [Dec 2018, p.30]