Pines
by A Fine Frenzy
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Oct 16, 2012
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. AllMusic
    Jan 28, 2013
    80
    Sudol's expressive voice (both sonically and lyrically) and her tasteful and innovative arrangements help to steer the narrative into more abstract realms than one would assume upon simply reading the press release.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    Jan 28, 2013
    80
    It's beautifully presented in an absorbing blend of acoustic guitar, piano, cello, and the occasional tint of vibes or ambient colouration.
  3. Consequence
    Jan 28, 2013
    60
    Pines dances between Sudol's ballad-heavy debut, One Cell in the Sea ("Sad Sea Song"), and her more dance-ready sophomore effort, Bomb in a Birdcage ("Sailing Song"), and Sudol's subject matter has shifted further from pining for a man and closer to self reflection and possible happiness.
  5. Q Magazine
    Jan 28, 2013
    40
    The main problem is that the wooly songs struggle to match the grandstanding conceit. [Feb 2013, p.101]
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  1. wl8291
    Jul 5, 2015
    4
    i truly WANTED to like this album... and if I'm in a situation where I'm supposed to be attentive to other things rather than the musici truly WANTED to like this album... and if I'm in a situation where I'm supposed to be attentive to other things rather than the music playing, it actually works really well. I really love the concept of writing an album by being inspired by spending lots of time in nature... however, with the exception of the tracks "Salingsong" and "It's Alive," I can't say I felt very inspired by either the lyrics or music of this album. This lady is lucky she is pretty. If Allison Sudol writes a song for the trees in the forest but it falls short, will anyone really care?… Full Review »
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