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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

  • Summary: The first full-length release in seven years for the British singer-songwriter was written and produced with Romeo Stodart of the Magic Numbers.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. 80
    Some gripping songs of internal angst with rock touches set off by luscious strings and Harvieu’s timeless voice.
  2. Apr 10, 2020
    80
    Stoddart has obviously brought out a new, more experimental side to Harvieu, as Revel In The Drama is a much richer listen than Through The Night.
  3. 80
    The standout track is Cruel Disguise, where Harvieu’s melancholy, powerful vocal combines with a lithe bassline and baroque rock stylings. And while the singer may no longer be flavour of the month, this is still an impressive set.
  4. Mojo
    Apr 6, 2020
    80
    Yet even at its most downbeat and damaged, this music gleams with a steely determination to be heard. [May 2020, p.87]
  5. Q Magazine
    Apr 7, 2020
    80
    Against all odds, this is a brilliant second act. [Jun 2020, p.97]
  6. 75
    The decidedly straightforward "Curves & Swerves" and the haunting, string-backed "You Don’t Know Me" - are amongst the album’s best. These highlights point to Harvieu as a voice in English music which has been missed and is more than welcome back, and she sounds like someone intent on spinning a rare second chance into something that will stick.
  7. Uncut
    Apr 21, 2020
    70
    A rich, gothic record, steeped in sensuality. [Jun 2020, p.29]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Jun 5, 2020
    9
    It is nice thing to listen to it. It is not boring. I really like this music.
  2. Oct 21, 2020
    8
    Stunning from start to finish. Darker and more peculiar than her incredible debut, and yet it works just as well. Ren's voice is timeless andStunning from start to finish. Darker and more peculiar than her incredible debut, and yet it works just as well. Ren's voice is timeless and calmly powerful, the songs build with each listen, and the production is classic. Whilst a few more up-tempo tracks would have been welcomed, overall it's brilliant. This album was very much the soundtrack to my Covid lockdown - it'll always be very special to me. Expand
  3. Jun 5, 2020
    5
    Great music. I love to listening this music when i am on the party with my friends.