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Samson & Delilah
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Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

  • Summary: The second studio release for the British indie-pop singer was co-produced by Laurence Aldridge, Pascal Gabriel, Pierre-Marie Maulini, and Dave Okumu.
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The Apple
Keep me down Take my heart Hold me captive Tear me a part Make me better Consume my soul Cross the water To another world In the middle of the night... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Mojo
    Oct 21, 2013
    80
    Her rich, soulful vocal sounds wonderful on the darker material. [Oct 2013, p.98]
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  2. AllMusic
    Oct 21, 2013
    80
    The songs depict a torrid breakup, and she has restless yet tightly controlled electronic backdrops that suit her mood. Whether she merely had to get this out of her system or has found her true voice, it's one transfixing emotional hell of a follow-up.
  3. Boston Globe
    Oct 21, 2013
    80
    Samson & Delilah casts the English singer and songwriter even further afield, a mesmerizing right turn into the murky waters of throbbing R&B and ambient dance pop.
  4. Q Magazine
    Jan 27, 2014
    80
    Ultimately you're listening to an increasingly original singer and songwriter. [Oct 2013, p.98]
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  5. PopMatters
    Oct 23, 2013
    80
    Samson & Delilah is a brave work of art.
  6. musicOMH.com
    Oct 21, 2013
    60
    It doesn’t quite always work, but it is a promising reinvention.

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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
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  1. silver0730
    Oct 27, 2013
    10
    One of the best albums of 2013, no doubt. Up there with The Electric Lady and Tales of Us. There isn't one track that isn't worth listeningOne of the best albums of 2013, no doubt. Up there with The Electric Lady and Tales of Us. There isn't one track that isn't worth listening to--though the definite highlights are Knife, Warrior, I Can Give You More and The Apple.… Expand
  2. krajol
    Feb 5, 2016
    10
    This is easily one of the best albums I have ever listened to. It took me some time to fully appreciate this since V V Brown's music styleThis is easily one of the best albums I have ever listened to. It took me some time to fully appreciate this since V V Brown's music style changed a lot, but now I totally adore it. The album is much darker than its predecessor, melodies are more complicated and vocals are much stronger and distinctive.… Expand
  4. matthewdeane12
    Nov 22, 2013
    6
    Very different to her first album, and I personally feel not as good or as catchy. However, the songs on this that grab your attention do soVery different to her first album, and I personally feel not as good or as catchy. However, the songs on this that grab your attention do so very well and the lyrics and melodies are very thought provoking and pleasant to listen to.… Expand

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