The Sister - Marissa Nadler
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Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

  • Summary: The latest release for the Boston singer-songwriter is said to be a continuation of her 2010 self-titled album.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. May 30, 2012
    90
    An impressive concoction of stark minimalism. From its cryptic cover art to its ethereal soundtrack, The Sister is Nadler's journey to self-assurance, in which she paints an intricate portrait of longing and reflection, blurring its sullen edges with shades of hope and prosperity.
  2. May 30, 2012
    80
    At just eight tracks, The Sister never outstays its welcome, and by the time it's finished, you're likely to want to go straight back to the start. And if this is your first introduction to Nadler, you'll want to explore her back catalogue straight away.
  3. May 30, 2012
    80
    These songs are like pearls, lustrous, unknowable and happiest next to bare skin.
  4. Jul 25, 2012
    60
    The decision to rein in the forward-thinking, more ambitious, and colorful musical and textural steps she made on her last recording makes this rather monochromatic affair feel somewhat longer than its scant 33 minutes.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. The problem here isn\'t the beauty and dreamy aura created by Nadler, it is that the listener isn\'t brought in emotionally. I found myself hypnotized by the swirling acoustic guitar, but the lyrics drifted above my attention. I was faintly aware of Nadlers words, but they were always hers and never a connection to me. A great album to set a mood, a great record for being lost in music soundscapes, but not many are going to walk away from here knowing its content. Expand