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- Summary: The second full-length release for the British producer/singer-songwriter was produced by Ryan Adams.
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- Record Label: Three Crows Music
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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Positive: 5 out of 8
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Mixed: 3 out of 8
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Negative: 0 out of 8
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MagnetSep 18, 2014This is an album with a lot of rich, rewarding darkness in its grooves. [No. 113, p.57]
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UncutJun 4, 2014Johns suggesting a hunger for discovery still resides in us all, and his beautifully considered songs make for an emotive sat-nav. [Jul 2014, p.70]
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MojoJul 24, 2014The songs effortlessly stand alone. [Jul 2014, p.86]
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Aug 12, 2014[Producer Ryan Adams] allows Johns’ emotionally driven music to simply and effectively do its job, capturing a two day moment in time that will continue to resonate for years.
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Jun 2, 2014It’s a pleasant enough effort, but lacks the distinctive touch that might set it apart in a very crowded field.
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Jun 2, 2014The Reckoning sees Johns sounding comfortable in his own skin and making a quietly accomplished record.
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Jun 2, 2014It’s lyrically weak, however, (sample: “The moon falls in your doorway”) and although there’s sparkle in the production, Johns reveals himself to be a far from charismatic singer.