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Sing to the Moon
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the Birmingham Conservatoire graduate includes influences from gospel, jazz, R&B, and soul music.
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  • Record Label: RCA Victor
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter
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Green Garden
Take me outside, sit in the green garden Nobody out there, but it's okay now Bathe in the sunlight, don't mind if rain falls Take me outside, sit in... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Apr 29, 2013
    100
    Drawing on anything from Medieval plainsong to free jazz, she creates an extraordinary sensation of light, air, and space.
  2. Austin Chronicle
    Sep 5, 2013
    89
    Sing to the Moon is a bold and beautiful debut: airy and dense, soul and jazz, dark and light. Head in the clouds, toes in the dirt.
  3. NOW Magazine
    May 9, 2013
    80
    All in all, a bewitchingly beautiful debut.
  4. DIY Magazine
    Apr 29, 2013
    70
    The lightness of Mvula's touch is shown by the fact that even the most leaden songs here have a moment where they catch fire.
  5. Rolling Stone
    Jul 8, 2013
    70
    Her immaculately crafted LP sounds like Jill Scott, Feist, Tune-Yards and a 1940s film score simultaneously cranking on a vintage gramophone.
  6. Q Magazine
    Apr 29, 2013
    60
    For the listener wanting a more reflective experience, 50 sometimes enthralling minutes await. [May 2013, p.94]
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  7. Under The Radar
    Jun 13, 2013
    30
    The formula that made "She" a success is replicated until it's been wrung dry of any emotion. [Jun-Jul 2013, p.94]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. movieboy
    May 5, 2013
    10
    A stunning debut album from a new, young singer from the UK. Imagine a cross between Nina Simone, Bjork and the Beach Boys, but she might beA stunning debut album from a new, young singer from the UK. Imagine a cross between Nina Simone, Bjork and the Beach Boys, but she might be too odd for some tastes.
    To these ears she sounds better than Amy or Adele. When I heard a few tracks early on I was mesmerized and then had to stop listening after a while because I couldn't get them out of my head. It's the voice, the tone, her use of space, and imaginative arrangements,instrumentation and subject matter.    … Expand
  2. danceordie
    May 18, 2013
    10
    The very first notes on thi album feel like a powerful invocation. The album's baroque, velvet textures and atmospheric ambiance perfectlyThe very first notes on thi album feel like a powerful invocation. The album's baroque, velvet textures and atmospheric ambiance perfectly complement the lush, smoky curls of Mvula's voice. But even more mesmerizing is the way this former choir director sublimely weaves her band mates' voices with her own, helping to make seven people sound like 70. Best debut of 2013, so far.… Expand
  4. Wuehltisch
    May 10, 2014
    10
    For me it is definitely the best Pop hybrid album of the last 5 years. I can understand many people not liking this, due to its complete 360°For me it is definitely the best Pop hybrid album of the last 5 years. I can understand many people not liking this, due to its complete 360° twist on contemporary pop music, having different rhythms as only 4/4 (god I love her for that). Each track is sublime and moody and sad and happy and whatnot. But this album is not for inexperienced listeners, it's too complex for some. It's not an "easy-listening" album, and that's why I love it so much.… Expand
  5. Muddsjr
    Jan 25, 2014
    8
    Laura Mvula has unleashed a truly stunning debut album, that is both emotional and adventurous. With calm, quiet songs like 'Father Father' orLaura Mvula has unleashed a truly stunning debut album, that is both emotional and adventurous. With calm, quiet songs like 'Father Father' or more agressive don't mess with me songs like 'That's Alright'. Sing to the Moon is a fine album indeed.… Collapse

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