Loney, Noir - Loney, Dear
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74 out of 100

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9.4 out of 10

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  • Summary: Sweden multi-instrumentalist Emil Svanangen (aka Loney, Dear) makes his American debut with this re-release of his fourth album.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Under The Radar
    90
    Functions as an AM Gold collection filtered through Swedish shortwave radio with indie sensibilities. [#16, p.93]
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    80
    Whilst this ceaseless good feeling will be too much for some, even those who don’t list this style of music amongst their interests may find enough variation here to keep coming back, as each song differs enough in its construction to warrant repeat visitations.
  3. No Ripcord
    80
    Loney, Noir is a beautiful serving of melancholia, and one of the most interesting and fully realised home recordings I’ve heard in a long time.
  4. Q Magazine
    60
    His high, thin voice won't grab everyone, but will generate a gentle glow for many. [May 2007, p.125]
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Graeme
    10
    Unexpectedly spectacular. A fairly diverse set of songs that are at some points simple and complex at other moments. Really growing on me. A very nice surprise and one of the best albums of a strong 2007 - release wise.… Expand
  2. John
    10
    Along with Neon Bilbe, this is my favorite album of the year. Beautiful and energizing... the perfect summer album.
  3. ShumpyFatastico
    10
    Brilliant stuff. longing yet hopeful with haunting and deceptively simple melodies.
  4. matta
    8
    This is what Sigur Ros would sound like if they sang in English and released a twee-pop album. Gorgeous.

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