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83

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for the British trio that includes producer Luke Abbott, Triosk/PVT's Laurence Pike and Portico Quartet's Jack Wyllie was improvised and recorded live.
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  1. Sep 5, 2018
    91
    New Hymn To Freedom, the English trio’s second album, is a remarkably lucid 45 minutes of spontaneous composition, a civilization of sound and emotion conjured from nothing more than the in-the-moment interplay between keyboardist Luke Abbott, saxophonist Jack Wylie, and drummer Lawrence Pike.
  2. Sep 6, 2018
    90
    This is a superb album by three supremely talented musicians. More than that, it is an ideal reminder of the perfection that--even in today’s digital climate--can still be reached through letting three such talents simply play in a room together. Undoubtedly one of the true highlights of 2018.
  3. 85
    The result is that rarest of things: an improvised album that sounds so perfect, you’d think it was all planned.
  4. Sep 5, 2018
    80
    [The title track is] a challenging conclusion to a beautifully crafted, exploratory piece of work.
  5. Uncut
    Sep 5, 2018
    80
    Another Szunny delight. [Oct 2018, p.34]
  6. Sep 5, 2018
    72
    At their best, Szun Waves jams come as swells, with a power that is hard to dismiss, regardless if you can see their intentions from a click away.
  7. Classic Rock Magazine
    Sep 18, 2018
    70
    Jack Wyllie's sax and Laurence Pike's drumming keep the feel raw and live throughout. [Oct 2018, p.89]

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