Shapes & Shadows
by Ben Ottewell
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Feb 15, 2011
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66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    Dec 19, 2011
    60
    Ottewell isn't the first Gomez bandmate to pursue interests outside the band, but Shapes & Shadows is the most accessible solo effort to appear from that group.
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  2. Mojo
    Apr 4, 2011
    80
    We get strings, care-worn piano, and lots of subtle detail, the last deepening the listener's relationship with the excellent, lyrical mature songs over repeat plays. [Mar 2011, p.97]
  3. Uncut
    Mar 23, 2011
    80
    More often than not, Ben appears to be channeling his hero JJ Cale, although the spirited title track doffs a beret in the direction of Richard Thompson. [Mar 2011, p.97]
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