Standing at the Sky's Edge - Richard Hawley
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics What's this?

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

  • Summary: The British singer-songwriter's seventh album is his first on the Parlophone label.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. 100
    This may be the most uncharacteristic of his albums, but by venturing outside his comfort zone, Hawley has in turn made his best.
  2. May 15, 2012
    80
    What Standing at the Sky's Edge loses in heartbreak it easily makes up for in depth, and Hawley has just given us something that is truly worth sinking into.
  3. Jul 18, 2012
    80
    His craftsman's melodiousness and honest voice add balm and balance. [Jun 2012, p.84]
  4. Oct 1, 2012
    60
    It's difficult to accept him as an angry rocker. He's so great as a lovelorn crooner - heard here on "Seek It," one of the album's few moments of tenderness - that it's hard not to be nostalgic for the old Hawley. [No.91, p.55]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. This one took a few listens to connect, but now that it has, I can say it's another strong Hawley effort. He just doesn't make bad albums. Criminally underrated songwriter here in the States. Drenched in reverb and sprawling guitar, it's a departure from most of his solo stuff, but I think it's a welcome change. Good to see him back exploring his range as a musician and writer. Expand
  2. Hawley cranks it up on this one, layering lots and accentuating guitars. The writing is strong and Hawley's deep tenor suits the electric backdrop surprisingly well. The album is very cohesive as well, making for an enjoyable front to back experience. Expand
  3. In short it's Richard goes psychedelic. not a bad listen but i can't help find it a little boring. His poorest effort in a while. I'm disappointed. Hopefully he can come good with the next album. Expand

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