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May 9, 2013For all too many, however, The Still Life is just too pedestrian and unmemorable to truly recommend in the crowded field of talented singer-songwriters.
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Apr 29, 2013Here on The Still Life she has begun to solidify and challenge her undoubted songwriting ability.
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UncutApr 17, 2013An engagingly simple and yet sophisticated third album, full of elegant melodies, shuffling percussion and bewitching Marling-esque vocals. [May 2013, p.67]
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Apr 17, 2013It’s definitely a progression from her last album into a more profound and polished sound.
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Q MagazineApr 17, 2013One to bask in. [May 2013, p.94]
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MojoApr 17, 2013Laurent-Marke's facility for pleasant minor-key ruminations remain her strong suit, but the "stillness" of which she speaks all too often sounds like a stifling lack of urgency. [May 2013, p.85]
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Apr 17, 2013In total, The Still Life is a spry and rewarding sonic balm that doesn’t outstay its welcome.
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Apr 17, 2013Ark’s sonic palette has broadened to encompass both ethnic instruments and contemporary sound effects.
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Apr 17, 2013While there is nothing astounding or extraordinary about The Still Life, what it does is indicate that Alessi Laurent-Marke is a songwriter and musician who already shows a real promise of creating something very special later on in her career.