The Hangman Tree
by Laura J. Martin
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. AllMusic
    Feb 2, 2012
    60
    While The Hangman Tree's left-field approach won't be for everyone, it's hard not to admire its ambition and refreshing sunny disposition.
  2. Uncut
    Jan 27, 2012
    80
    Laura J. Martin's debut album is an extraordinary and eclectic mix of flute, loops, mandolin and xylophone. [Feb 2012, p.92]
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  3. Q Magazine
    Jan 30, 2012
    80
    Her debut LP is a Story Book Forest of weird instruments and enticing sounds. [Feb 2012, p. 108]
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  5. musicOMH.com
    Jan 27, 2012
    60
    The Hangman Tree is certainly a decent sapling with plenty to like, but the love or loathe vocals mingle with the predominantly wonky atmosphere to prevent this from being a mighty oak.
  6. Drowned In Sound
    Jan 27, 2012
    50
    The album just about manages to avoid the trappings of both quirky and medieval, which is no mean feat for a flute based album.
  7. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Jan 27, 2012
    70
    With its flutes, xylophones, mandolins, a truly incongruous mention of Superman III and, not least, Martin's own lilting delivery, it also has a fair quantity of charm.

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