The Shadow Of An Empire
by Fionn Regan
  • Record Label: Heavenly
  • Release Date: Feb 8, 2010
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6

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  1. Ricko
    Dec 16, 2011
    8
    Following up from his excellent debut The End of History, this see's FR show off his versatility and take a new direction. Plugged in and sped up this time round, the results are again, quite impressive. I do prefer his debut but this is also a very good album. A great lyricist with melodies to boot. This is guy is well worth checking out.

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#72 Best Album of 2010

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. BBC Music
    80
    As far as second albums go, it is a brilliantly bold, robust work, showcasing real development and the kind of graceful erudition that places Regan squarely ahead of the curve.
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  2. Clash Music
    70
    It’s a fully realised, sprightly rocking album that proves that sometimes musicians are best left alone to do what they do best.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    80
    He remains a formidable wordsmith, and a fast mover by the looks of things. However his career develops, it will be crucial for him to keep a tight hold of the bewitching elements that help make not just his debut, but also his latest, a refreshing listen.
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