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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut release for British singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Brown.
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Slow
You make me want to sing about love Every time I raise my head You make me want to tell the whole world What I’ve found is good Then they say... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
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  1. May 8, 2012
    90
    While the record maintains a strong sense of uniformity, it never lapses into monotony, thanks largely to the poetic turns of songs such as "Blackbird" and "Slow" but also Rumer's consistently powerful performances which culminate in a singular and impressive artistic statement.
  2. 80
    There's a maturity about Rumer's delivery that sets her apart from all the Duffys and Adeles.
  3. May 1, 2012
    80
    [It] has the pleasing sense of an album made to the artist's vision rather than the focus-grouped demands of the marketplace: almost uniquely in its chosen milleu, Seasons of My Soul sounds like a hit album without sounding like all the other hit albums.
  4. May 1, 2012
    80
    An immediately engaging debut, Seasons of My Soul has the potential to repeat the crossover success of Norah Jones' Come Away with Me and Amy Winehouse's Back to Black, its unquestionable authenticity signaling the arrival of an equally timeless and unaffected voice.
  5. 70
    Throughout, these 11 songs give the impression of being sweet nothings. They are, instead, substantial and salty with tears.
  6. May 1, 2012
    70
    Seasons Of My Soul... rarely moves above midtempo or out of 6/8 time, and in its warm duvet of production it makes for a soupy listen, even more so on the second or third spin. But that won't diminish the album's efficacy as music for dinner parties or - let's face it - tender baby-making.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Dec 22, 2012
    10
    This is an undeniable sweet debut by a simple artist that is Rumer. Rumer is a gift and has beautifully crafted a lovely, 'one- of- a- kind'This is an undeniable sweet debut by a simple artist that is Rumer. Rumer is a gift and has beautifully crafted a lovely, 'one- of- a- kind' album that is to last a lifetime. Expand
  2. Nov 20, 2021
    9
    What an emotional and relaxing soul voice reminds me so much of Karen Carpenter. Aretha is such a classic blues soul song.
  3. Jun 28, 2013
    8
    If you like Karen Carpenter you will enjoy this album by Rumer. They both have similar voices and music! This is a great record. Not as greatIf you like Karen Carpenter you will enjoy this album by Rumer. They both have similar voices and music! This is a great record. Not as great as Adele, but not as boring as Duffy. Expand

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