Sunny Border Blue - Kristin Hersh
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81 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

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  • Summary: Another solo release from the former Throwing Muses singer.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Spin Cycle
    100
    Teetering between darkness and light, Hersh's somersaults have never been more compelling.
  2. Sonicnet
    80
    It contains some of the most affecting work she's ever created, exploring the power of songs stripped to their essence, and the juxtaposition of delicate melodies with the explosive emotions conveyed by her lyrics.
  3. Pitchfork
    80
    Diminutive, but mom-tough, Hersh casually cusses her way through a baker's dozen songs that are as personal as ever, and far less cryptic than in the past. Her voice remains creaky and pregnant with emotion, matched against her signature bright-toned Collings guitars.
  4. Q Magazine
    60
    These are skewed, disturbing, beautiful songs...

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. beckys
    10
    The extremely beautiful and ever so slightly disturbing soundtrack to my my late teens.
  2. LeslieD.
    10
    Kristin Hersh is a brilliant singer/songwriter! I can't think of anyone else that moves me the way she does! She is one of a kind! Sunny Border Blue is a great album! Everyone should own a copy! … Expand
  3. BenjaminBunny
    8
    Next to "Hips & Makers," her best solo LP.

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