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  • Summary: The fifth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was co-produced by Paul Butler
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
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  1. Apr 8, 2021
    80
    A songwriter who would thrive in any setting, his work thrives due to its simple poetry and emotional impact. A love letter to another time, ‘Promenade Blue’ is also resolutely, unashamedly now.
  2. Uncut
    Apr 8, 2021
    80
    Once again transforms himself from a nerdy Clark Kent to a kickass retro-soul man, shapeshifting through Promenade Blue's 11 period-piece originals. [May 2021, p.35]
  3. 80
    Any of these gems would sound natural emerging out of a tinny ‘60s transistor radio. That’s clearly what Waterhouse and Butler were aiming for on an organic album that feels fresh and alive while respecting and recalling the past.
  4. Mojo
    Apr 8, 2021
    80
    It's colourful and imaginative while exerting a familiar pull. [May 2021, p.84]
  5. Apr 9, 2021
    70
    At this point in his career, Promenade Blues is a success, even as a disjointed and confused album. The standouts rank among his best, and the filler, for the most part, are easily ignorable (with the notable exception of the frustratingly silly and out of place “B. Santa Ana, 1986”.) Waterhouse has made a genuine artistic shift and focused his attention to detail on his weakest material.
  6. Apr 29, 2021
    70
    This is entertaining from front to back, if not quite as much of a thrill as Waterhouse's previous studio LP.
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