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- Summary: The debut album for the quartet of Marie Nixon of Kenickie, Jennie Redmond, Cath Stephens, and Liz Corney was co-produced with Peter Brewis.
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- Record Label: Memphis Industries
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative-Folk, Folk-Pop
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Positive: 4 out of 9
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Mixed: 5 out of 9
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Negative: 0 out of 9
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Apr 9, 2012Filled with beguiling close-harmony tunes which wouldn't feel out of place on the Wicker Man soundtrack and sound like venerable trad-arrs but are actually originals.
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Apr 9, 2012The Cornshed Sisters display moments of Joni Mitchell's exquisite songcraft, the choral elegance of The Roches and witty buffoonery of John Grant amalgamating Tell Tales into its own refreshing niche in the ever-expanding folk cartel.
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Apr 26, 2012This home-grown loveliness... melts your soul.
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Apr 9, 2012The music – traditional piano and guitars, or a cappella, almost barbershop arrangements – doesn't always match the vim and character of [the songs'] words and voices.
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Apr 13, 2012Tell Tales is spirited and theatrical, if not necessarily memorable enough to pass into local lore.
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UncutApr 17, 2012The less mannered material shines brightest. [Apr 2012, p.75]
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Q MagazineApr 13, 2012If anything the sisters take too traditional an approach, and where their live shows are freewheeling and fun, Tell Tales sounds mannered and prim. [May 2012, p.95]