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Lookaftering - Vashti Bunyan
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85 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critics What's this?

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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

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  • Summary: Coming a full 35 years after her debut ('Just Another Diamond Day'), the British folk singer's second LP finds her backed by fans/followers such as Devendra Banhart and Joanna Newsom.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Uncut
    100
    Lookaftering is some kind of miracle. [Nov 2005, p.100]
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  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    100
    Like all works of elusive beauty, Lookaftering is something that is so immediate and accessible it will take time to realize just how enriched with subtle evocation it is.
  3. Paste Magazine
    60
    A preciously solemn soundtrack for blustery days. [Dec 2005, p.124]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
  1. SebastianN
    10
    One of my all time favorite folk albums.
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  2. DaveMcQ
    5
    Andy D, Couldn' t be more with you, regarding this album or the state of rock and roll in general. Pretty is great, as long as it's also interesting...this album is only the former.… Expand
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  3. JulianP
    3
    Thin, thin, thin.
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