Onion
by Shannon and the Clams
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: Feb 16, 2018
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. mokclark
    Mar 6, 2018
    9
    With his trilling string work and fierce vocals, Cody takes center stage on the newest Shannon and the Clams album with instant favorites "Strange Wind", "I Leave Again" and "The Boy", while Shannon explores her emotive range on the stirring tracks "Did You Love Me", "If You Could Know" and "Don't Close Your Eyes". Add the shredding finger-work of Keyboardist Will and the driving rhythm ofWith his trilling string work and fierce vocals, Cody takes center stage on the newest Shannon and the Clams album with instant favorites "Strange Wind", "I Leave Again" and "The Boy", while Shannon explores her emotive range on the stirring tracks "Did You Love Me", "If You Could Know" and "Don't Close Your Eyes". Add the shredding finger-work of Keyboardist Will and the driving rhythm of drummer Nate and you've got a fun, energetic new album with addicting hooks and gripping lyrics. Though a bit less eccentric than past albums, Onion delivers the same distinctive sound and rebellious power for which the Clams are renown. I think the difference between this and past Clams releases (like my personal favorites Gone by the Dawn and Sleep Talk) comes down to taste. It's all delicious, some of us just prefer burritos to pizza.… Expand

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Magnet
    Apr 17, 2018
    90
    A layered-yet-vintage, warm, highly analog sound ensued. [No. 150, p.57]
  2. Mojo
    Feb 22, 2018
    80
    This fifth album, produced by Dan Auerbach in his Nashville studio, captures The Clams' girl group sound with soulful feeling. [Apr 2018, p.92]
  3. The Quietus
    Feb 20, 2018
    80
    This album strays towards monotony at times, but a plum guitar solo or a sweet-sharp lyric will always hook you back in. Shannon & The Clams are a band of cult status, and this album should expand that cult--it is their most powerful and poignant work to date.
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