Semper Femina
by Laura Marling
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. Blurt Magazine
    Mar 29, 2017
    60
    The lack of anything that’s decidedly uptempo may be a detriment to some, but the blend of strings and acoustic instrumentation more than compensates for the subdued stance.
  2. Mojo
    Feb 27, 2017
    60
    Some might find the work's almost wilful-seeming opacity and slight whiff of academia off-putting. Judged on purely musical terms, however, it's a ting of great beauty. [Apr 2017, p.90]
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#37 Most Shared Album of 2017

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 87 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 87
  3. Negative: 6 out of 87
  1. CharlieGray
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    It’s an amazing album from start to finish, mature and greatly written and produced
  2. Mayfieldja
    Dec 29, 2017
    8
    The musical composition throughout this album is incredibly strong. Everything blends so well together while crafting a mournful tone with anThe musical composition throughout this album is incredibly strong. Everything blends so well together while crafting a mournful tone with an ounce of hope. Marling acts a siren pulling you in with each track. This British Folk musician has formulated an album that is thought provoking, beautiful, and totally worth several listens. Tracks that stand out are “Soothing”, “The Valley”, and “Wild Once”.… Full Review »
  3. Music_Observer
    May 14, 2017
    8
    Laura Marling succeeds in creating a passionate, pleasing, and well developed folk rock album with a few beautiful standouts amidst theLaura Marling succeeds in creating a passionate, pleasing, and well developed folk rock album with a few beautiful standouts amidst the simplicity that can make anyone’s experience worthwhile. My Score: 142/180 (Solid) = 7.9/10… Full Review »
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