Manifestra - Erin McKeown
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  • Summary: The seventh full-length release for the singer-songwriter features guest appearances from artists such as Sean Hayes, Anais Mitchell, Ryan Montbleau, David Wax Museum, and Polly Paulusma.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
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  1. Paste Magazine
    Jan 15, 2013
    85
    Smarter pop? Seductive commentary? REALLY? Yes.
  2. All Music Guide
    Jan 15, 2013
    80
    McKeown's seventh studio album is as bold and determined as anything in her repertoire, but it never sacrifices musicality for message, resulting in a taut, compact, and engaging set of 21st century urban folk songs that invites the listener into the fold before unleashing its directive.
  3. Boston Globe
    Jan 15, 2013
    80
    Just about every note and lyric on Erin McKeown's Manifestra is a step away from the norm. Yet the songs are so beguiling you can't help but follow.
  4. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Jan 15, 2013
    60
    She's an oblique writer and arranger, though, often interesting, never predictable.

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