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- Summary: The latest album for the British folk-pop singer features members of The Decemberists as Harding's backing band, as well as appearances by R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, Roseanne Cash, Scott McCaughey, and Laura Veirs.
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- Record Label: Yep Roc
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Alternative Pop/Rock
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Nov 4, 2011Harding sounds invigorated and in great humor.
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Nov 4, 2011Harding's adept at melding a simple slice of life with irresistible refrains, and that's what allows The Sound of His Own Voice to soar ever so sweetly.
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Nov 4, 2011It's one of the most consistently satisfying albums of his career, and sounds more like the proper follow-up to the excellent Here Comes the Groom than anything he's made since.
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Nov 4, 2011Harding's new album, The Sound of His Own Voice is yet another smorgasbord of flavorful musical dishes, but befitting his age--at 45 he's no longer the new anything--the best tracks are flavored with a pinch of nostalgia and a dash of regret.
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UncutNov 23, 2011Harding here ups the comeback ante with a baker dozen of frothy, breezily melodic gems. [Dec 2011, p.84]
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Q MagazineDec 22, 2011It's packed with clever songwriting, wry observations and occasional Leonard Cohen-esque dark foreboding. [Jan 2012, p.120]