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MojoNov 5, 2014Straight and true, without a trace of rear-view-mirror sentimentality. [Nov 2014, p.92]
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Nov 7, 2014Nostalgia is music perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee and an omelet in the morning hours, while slowly waking to the world. Rarely does it command the full attention of the listener and oftentimes it borders on background music, something that Lennox never intended.
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Oct 28, 2014She and co-producer Mike Stevens keep the production mostly clean and warm, though the song selection is sometimes curious.
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Oct 21, 2014Lennox has crafted an album that brings to mind the sophisticated, contemporary sound of her original studio releases while allowing her to revel in the grand popular song tradition.
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Oct 23, 2014Lennox is at her best when she sounds most involved, and her beautiful takes on Georgia on My Mind, God Bless the Child and You Belong to Me are full of poignancy and yearning.
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Oct 21, 2014The ex-Eurythmics singer pumps new life in the war horses by locating their bluesy core.
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Oct 21, 2014"Summertime," "Strange Fruit" and "God Bless the Child" show reverence and impeccable technique yet not quite enough signature to transcend mere impressiveness.
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Oct 21, 2014Clearly, these songs are standards for a reason, and Lennox does nothing to tarnish their legacy or expand it.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 24 out of 32
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Mixed: 2 out of 32
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Negative: 6 out of 32
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