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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

  • Summary: The sixth full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter was self-produced.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. May 23, 2017
    90
    Transforming states and changing perspectives are once again the order of the day. Modern Kosmology marks another triumphant evolution.
  2. Uncut
    May 9, 2017
    80
    Weaver grounds all this analogue fizz and crackle in strong songwriting, erecting a razzle-dazzle wall of sonic scaffolding around richly referential lyrics and lysergic pastoral harmonies. Her best yet. [Jun 2017, p.38]
  3. May 9, 2017
    80
    Modern Kosmology is every bit as good as its predecessor. [Jun 2017, p.90]
  4. 80
    With Modern Kosmology, long-time Manchester folktronic siren Jane Weaver has made her most completely realised album yet, albeit by dispensing with folk music almost entirely, in favour of more forceful Krautrock and psychedelic influences.
  5. Jul 21, 2017
    80
    At all points Modern Kosmology feels like a single inspired continuum of pop songs. The confidence Weaver exhibits in holding them together in balance is well-earned and it is a satisfying spectacle that a rather underappreciated artist should find her moment nearly 25 years into her career.
  6. Dec 18, 2017
    80
    Engaging and fulfilling, it stands out as one of the most unique and confident records of Weaver’s career so far, with the nagging and thrilling feeling that so much more is waiting to emerge given the scope of her talents.
  7. 70
    Taken as a whole though, whilst Jane Weaver may not have delivered quite the revelation hoped for, this is a solid enough self-consolidating affair, that should both keep the faithful happy and ensnare more latecomers.

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  1. Aug 4, 2017
    9
    Very modern and progressive! It reminds me both Stereolab and Silver Apples or even Syd Barrett first songs on Piper.
    Her group is excellent.
    Very modern and progressive! It reminds me both Stereolab and Silver Apples or even Syd Barrett first songs on Piper.
    Her group is excellent. You can see them live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkifIZPGeIg
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