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  • Artist(s): Hannah Peel, Erland Cooper, Simon Tong
  • Summary: The second full-length release for the British trio of Simon Tong, Erland Cooper and Hannah Peel was inspired by the town of Skelmersdale.
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  • Record Label: Full Time Hobby
  • Genre(s): Folk, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Folk, Chamber Pop, Folk-Pop
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
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  1. May 2, 2016
    80
    A much different but just as powerful statement as their debut, the Magnetic North have once again crafted something that is wholly unique.
  2. Uncut
    May 2, 2016
    80
    The trio's captivating blend of archive voiceovers, yearning harmonies and melodic lushness proves as compelling as Hannah Peel's vocal daring. [Apr 2016, p.76]
  3. May 2, 2016
    70
    Well blended, ambitious and thoughtful, if the innovation of the opening portion could’ve continued to be executed, this album may well have gone down as one of the best so far this year.
  4. May 2, 2016
    60
    It has all the majesty one expects from the contributors, and all the ingredients that one expects to result in its pieces being used for indie film soundtracks and the like.
  5. Mojo
    May 2, 2016
    60
    Choral folk pop reveries and soft rock tease out the cosmic everyday. [Jun 2016, p.97]