Silver Tongue
by Torres
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Jan 31, 2020
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 3, 2020
    60
    It’s just a shame that not enough of the flair she finds for juxtaposition reappears on this fourth album as memorable music.
  2. Q Magazine
    Jan 28, 2020
    60
    Offsetting these slightly creepy lyrics, however, are seductive sonics. [Mar 2020, p.122]
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  3. Mojo
    Jan 28, 2020
    60
    Doesn't quite hit home. ... Letting loose more might have benefited the flow. [Mar 2020, p.95]
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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. DiegoDuarte
    Jan 31, 2020
    8
    Torres delivers a personal and tender new album with her unique way to define love. Silver Tongue it might feel esoteric, and it is definitelyTorres delivers a personal and tender new album with her unique way to define love. Silver Tongue it might feel esoteric, and it is definitely not an album of a single listening, but it worth give it a try.… Full Review »
  2. atxat
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is what falling in love sounds like. Last Forest and Records of Your Tenderness are two favorite tracks, but every song is great--This album is what falling in love sounds like. Last Forest and Records of Your Tenderness are two favorite tracks, but every song is great-- not a skip in the bunch.… Full Review »
  3. Lajaleaa
    Mar 22, 2020
    7
    ( 71/100 )

    Pesado en sensibilidad, TORRES no sabe darle un giro creativo a una música que busca ser grande e intima. A ratos aburrida y por    ( 71/100 )

    Pesado en sensibilidad, TORRES no sabe darle un giro creativo a una música que busca ser grande e intima. A ratos aburrida y por otros solo un poco interesante de escuchar. La voz de Mackenzie Scott no es precisamente la más bella y el concepto que explora en "Silver Tongue", aunque con un tamaño claro, no se siente fuerte o completo.
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    Heavy in sensibility, TORRES doesn't know how to give a creative twist to a music that wants to be big and intimate. Sometimes is boring and some others it's kind of interesting. Mackenzie Scott's voice is not the most beautiful and the concept that she explores in "Silver Tongue", even if it has a clear size, it doesn't feel strong or complete.    … Full Review »
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