Obscurities
by Stephin Merritt
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2011
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74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
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  1. Q Magazine
    Dec 15, 2011
    60
    There's enough to help fans rekindle the love affair. [Dec. 2011 p. 129]
  2. musicOMH.com
    Oct 10, 2011
    60
    Whilst Obscurities has its moments, it mostly only offers tiny hints of Merritt's real genius.
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  3. The Independent (UK)
    Oct 6, 2011
    60
    Merritt's main problem may be that his baritone croon makes him sound cynical even when he's baring his heart, an impression only partly undercut by his occasional ukulele strum.
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