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65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Apr 29, 2013
    80
    Here on The Still Life she has begun to solidify and challenge her undoubted songwriting ability.
  2. Apr 17, 2013
    70
    Ark’s sonic palette has broadened to encompass both ethnic instruments and contemporary sound effects.
  3. Apr 17, 2013
    70
    It’s definitely a progression from her last album into a more profound and polished sound.
  4. Apr 17, 2013
    70
    In total, The Still Life is a spry and rewarding sonic balm that doesn’t outstay its welcome.
  5. 65
    While 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.
  6. Uncut
    Apr 17, 2013
    80
    An 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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