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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews What's this?

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Universal acclaim- based on 89 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for 18-year-old British indie rock singer-songwriter Lindsey Jordan was produced by Jake Aron.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. The A.V. Club
    Jun 8, 2018
    91
    The crushing sameness of the existence described in Snail Mail’s music means that not every song on Lush is essential, but when Jordan hits, she hits a bullseye.
  2. Pitchfork
    Jun 8, 2018
    87
    Throughout the record, each line is given its own story. Every vocal feels deeply considered and felt, yet nothing is over-rehearsed. She knows precisely when to dial in and when to dial back, when to fully commit to her longing and when to step back and shake her head at it.
  3. Boston Globe
    Jun 7, 2018
    80
    Jordan exudes a level of confidence that’s all her own, never once flinching at the opportunity to reveal her feelings and insecurities, and it’s her insight and level-headedness that take her music beyond catchy earworms.
  4. The Skinny
    Jun 6, 2018
    80
    The best indie rock songs can often lean on the shorter side, giving in to the sugar rush of instantly memorable riffs. But Jordan has no qualms about letting her songs draw out, as they do on Lush. That’s because she always has something important to say and it’s worth listening.
  5. Under The Radar
    Jun 8, 2018
    80
    The heady and patient brand of indie rock that Lush is built upon will undoubtedly perk the ears of fans of Soccer Mommy and Japanese Breakfast-but you get the sense that Jordan's astounding songwriting ability is what truly makes Snail Mail fans, and it's at its very best here.
  6. Mojo
    Jun 25, 2018
    80
    A debut proving the universal emotional weight in teenage preoccupation with romance. One to watch. [Aug 2018, p.96]
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  7. PopMatters
    Jun 11, 2018
    50
    "Pristine", "Let's Find an Out", and "Anytime" are all really strong songs, but they aren't enough to make Lush a good album. What they do is show that Lindsey Jordan has a lot of (the dreaded) potential as a songwriter that she isn't fully realizing yet. The rest of the album is too similar in sound and style to do much besides blur together.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. NikHunder
    Jul 11, 2018
    10
    An amazing debut album. Lindsay Jordan writes songs that are like a plane taking off. You're on the run way and picking up speed and when youAn amazing debut album. Lindsay Jordan writes songs that are like a plane taking off. You're on the run way and picking up speed and when you take off it's just amazing. A great example of this is "Golden Dream". She balances powerful songs like "Pristine" and "Heat Wave" with more sentimental songs like "Let's Find An Out" and "Deep sea".… Expand
  2. JayLando22
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Great shoegaze, good guitar and a nice voice. Great lyrics by a young queer artist.
    Why is she listed as British in the summary when she is    Great shoegaze, good guitar and a nice voice. Great lyrics by a young queer artist.
    Why is she listed as British in the summary when she is from Maryland in USA?    … Expand
  4. Kimpetras
    Jul 11, 2018
    10
    Impressive. Her vibe on this record is amazing (I personally like “Pristine” more than any songs released this year)
  5. threadersjoke
    Aug 7, 2018
    9
    I loved this album, her voice is very pleasant and the songwriting is sharp. Instrumentation is great. It feels a little rough around theI loved this album, her voice is very pleasant and the songwriting is sharp. Instrumentation is great. It feels a little rough around the edges at times and maybe that is part of the appeal.… Expand
  6. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 7, 2021
    7
    Heartbreaking, queer and brutally honest. Snail Mail holds nothing back in this spelling debut. Taking the classic heartbreak album andHeartbreaking, queer and brutally honest. Snail Mail holds nothing back in this spelling debut. Taking the classic heartbreak album and stretching it into one of coming if age. The higlight "pristine" relishes in coming clean whilst the lonely "anytime " pines . It's a promising start from such a young star… Expand
  7. Kiva
    Jun 8, 2018
    7
    It's a fresh album and I really like the vocals and the music and the whole production,but I think that it is not something that special.StillIt's a fresh album and I really like the vocals and the music and the whole production,but I think that it is not something that special.Still a great listen and an 18yearold musician with a bright future.… Expand
  8. Segundoleo26
    Nov 2, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum se siente como un reciclaje de Troye Conan Omar Decklan y otros talentosos artistas.… Expand

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