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  • Summary: The debut full-length solo release for the Gallon Drunk frontman and former Bad Seed guitarist was produced by Johann Scheerer.
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  1. Jan 12, 2017
    100
    Deep, brooding and magical, The Starless Room is simply one of the finest artistic statements of 2016.
  2. Jan 10, 2017
    80
    Despite a couple of bland sections--St Martha’s in particular--The Starless Room is worthy of many repeat, and extended, visits.
  3. Mojo
    Jan 10, 2017
    80
    An unexpected sound-palette of smouldering beauty, often lit up by sumptuous orchestral arrangements from one Sebastian Hoffmann. [Jan 2017, p.101]
  4. Uncut
    Jan 10, 2017
    70
    Johnston suits the form, finding a hitherto largely latent frailty and vulnerability in his voice. [Jan 2017, p.24]
  5. Q Magazine
    Jan 10, 2017
    60
    He surprises with an unexpectedly stark romanticism inspired at least partly by his love for Isaac Hayes and Ray Charles. [Jan 2017, p.108]
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