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May 21, 2012A strikingly beautiful album that will appeal to followers of the current, slightly twee English folk revival – Mumford & Sons guest on the album – and the more dusty, gritty and panoramic style of Americana.
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UncutApr 4, 2012His solo debut is simple and earthy, leaning on little more than organ, warm acoustic guitar and his wondrous singing, carrying the betraying quaver of a man who feels a little too much. [May 2012, p.78]
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MojoApr 20, 2012His gospel-tinged solo debut withstands most Levon Helm comparisons you may care to throw its way. [May 2012, p.87]
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Q MagazineApr 24, 2012[Songs] worth revelling in. [May 2012, p.98]
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Apr 2, 2012It says much for Felice's talent that in only briefly showing his scars he can still make a commendable album.
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Apr 2, 2012Most of the tracks here would sound great in that context, but put together here and it leaves you wanted something a little more ragged.
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Apr 11, 2012Relying heavily on organ, choir and warm strings, the album waivers, toeing the line between worship and wonder as well as the perfect and the imperfect.
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Apr 2, 2012Felice fails to animate them in the manner of comparable storytellers like Johnny Dowd and Richmond Fontaine's Willy Vlautin, and thus leaves one's interest unignited.
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Apr 2, 2012This self-titled album is never less than pleasant, but only rarely is it truly memorable.
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Apr 3, 2012A furtive solo debut, Simone Felice provides the perfect setting for meditation and musing.