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Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings
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Positive: 11 out of 13
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Mixed: 1 out of 13
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Negative: 1 out of 13
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Nov 13, 2019A much more enjoyable record than its predecessor "Between The Earth and Sky". More hopeful sounding, more expansive. There is also less Radie Peat which suits my ears better. There is talent there for sure but my ears can't deal with that vocal style.
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Oct 28, 2019Unsettling, occasionally menacing, gorgeously constructed and recorded folk album. Lankum are deferential to the genre as they experiment with it; many of the songs suggest their makers have well-informed and wide-ranging musical tastes that roam far afield from folk music alone. A truly gorgeous album, and much-welcome surprise that perfectly acquits itself to end-of-the-year listening.
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Jan 11, 2020I didn't enjoy the instrumentals. If the tracklist consisted of only songs with vocals I'd probably give this a 9 or 10. Feels like a cross between folk and post-rock to me, but the album is quite innovative while building on folk traditions so don't be put off if you think you don't like folk. The songs have a heft and an earthy darkness to them that I really love.
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Oct 25, 2019The Livelong Day is a challenging album made up of long, droning songs with numerous verses and arcane sounds. It will not be for everyone, but to the discerning listener, its dark majesty is well worth the engagement.
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Q MagazineOct 23, 2019It's frequently unsettling listen, but never a joyless one. [Dec 2019, p.110]
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MojoOct 23, 2019They approach the tradition with an awe and wonder that especially percolates into the instrumentals. ... Their most extreme statement yet. [Dec 2019, p.89]