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Apr 23, 2018On the rich, rewarding Sparrow, the singer has found the perfect marriage of songs, arrangements and performances. In the process she has also crafted a captivating Southern Gothic country-soul masterpiece, one that can stand proudly next to the timeless works that inspired it.
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Apr 20, 2018Sparrow is sharply constructed as an album, setting a mood with its first song and then finding variations on this lush, enveloping sound. It's a record designed for late nights, whether those nights are lonely or romantic.
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Apr 20, 2018Intimate songs like these needed such intimate music behind it. You’ve been invited in to the confessional and your job is to listen, learn and support.
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May 4, 2018So while Monroe may not be familiar with ornithology, she does know her musical traditions.
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Apr 24, 2018Sparrow transcends its own tastefulness, and odds are excellent you’ll find it gorgeous.
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UncutApr 20, 2018What lingers longest on this remarkable record is an uplifting sense of resilience. [Jun 2018, p.26]
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Apr 20, 2018With Sparrow, she's topped even that achievement [The Blade], creating a rich and emotional album that feels deeply connected to the past but also fully engaged with the present.
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Apr 26, 2018The bluntness of Monroe’s lyrics lends depth to the self-portrait she sculpts in these songs, revealing just how much she longs for and cherishes human connection.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 10 out of 18
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Mixed: 5 out of 18
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Negative: 3 out of 18
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Apr 28, 2018
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May 15, 2018i tried to enjoy this record but it's so **** boring... the lyrics are really good but it's not enough