Night On My Side - Gemma Hayes
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72 out of 100

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  • Summary: The debut album for Ireland's Gemma Hayes shows the twentysomething singer-songwriter attempting to synthesize her diverse influences, who range from My Bloody Valentine to Joni Mitchell. Dave Fridmann produces.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    The sweetly pained vocals sound darn similar to Beth Orton's. [25 Apr 2003, p.151]
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  2. Blender
    80
    Offers a twisted melancholy David Lynch would applaud. [May 2003, p.120]
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  3. Uncut
    80
    It's almost disturbingly accomplished. [Jul 2002, p.103]
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  4. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    This clash of sweetness and discordance can be irritating.

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  1. Ricko
    8
    Excellent debut record from Irish songstress. A mix of pop, rock and folk at times reminding me of Beth Orton or a sunnier PJ Harvey. Of course she has her own take on things as well. She hasn't quite been able to follow this up but this is well worth a listen. A great live act as well.… Collapse

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