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- Summary: The fourth full-length studio release for the experimental California singer-songwriter was produced with Ben Chisholm.
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- Record Label: Sargent House
- Genre(s): Alternative/Indie Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 16 out of 17
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Mixed: 1 out of 17
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Negative: 0 out of 17
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Oct 24, 2013Pain Is Beauty not only shows Wolfe’s penchant for atmosphere but for stylistic diversity.
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Sep 3, 2013Pain Is Beauty isn't quite as cohesive as Wolfe's earlier albums. Regardless, it's exciting to hear her try so many new things and do them so well.
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Aug 28, 2013Wolfe has crafted an impeccable release here, building upon her existing methods and evolving as a songwriter. Things feel more confident – there’s more energy and oomph.
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Sep 5, 2013Chelsea Wolfe’s songs don’t often sound like they’re supposed to, and therefore they always sound exactly like Chelsea Wolfe.
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Sep 6, 2013Her newest release, Pain is Beauty, takes listeners to the highest of highs, all thanks to Wolfe’s willingness to get low and descend even further into the gloom-hole.
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UncutOct 10, 2013A slight tendency to clutter is in evidence, but when the band pare it back, it's magical. [Nov 2013, p.81]
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Sep 3, 2013If Christopher Nolan ever does one of his gritty makeovers on Twilight, the soundtrack’s as good as sewn up.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 3
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Mixed: 0 out of 3
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Negative: 0 out of 3
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Feb 15, 2017
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Sep 5, 2013
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Oct 27, 2014
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