The Crying Light - Antony and the Johnsons
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80 out of 100

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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

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  • Summary: The third album for the Antony Hegarty-led band features music arrangements by Nico Muhly.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    100
    If you let it work its magic, it will--no matter how unfashionable or cloying it may seem at a glance. It’s music to get absorbed by.
  2. No Ripcord
    80
    The Crying Light shows us that there is one medium of output that will undoubtedly remain his most naturally beautiful, his most perfect fit.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    With The Crying Light Antony And The Johnsons continue to explore the creative boundaries of pop while covering all emotional bases. For that, they should be celebrated.
  4. Dot Music
    60
    Too often you can hear the self-satisfied smirk on these songs, the little finger held out affectedly at right angles, the raised eyebrow as he plays to his adoring audience.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. FabioD
    10
    Simply magic, wonderful.
  2. JorgeB
    8
    beautiful album from one of the best singers right now. Every song is an experimental trial in his own dramatic style.
  3. Ricko
    7
    Not as powerful as it's predecessor I Am a Bird Now but this is still a strong collection of beautifully arranged songs from the band. Musically and lyrically the band are in flying form for the majority of this record. Kiss my Name and Epilepsy is Dancing were the highlights for me.… Expand
  4. FlemmingF
    4
    why this when you have two sublime and far superior albums before this. it really is rather dull.

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