There's No Leaving Now
by The Tallest Man on Earth
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. Consequence
    Jun 15, 2012
    60
    His raspy voice still aches and arches over the songs and caries his wandering soul and eager heart, but near every other facet of There's No Leaving Now is compressed, leaving a much smaller impression than his previous albums.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Jun 21, 2012
    40
    'There's No Leaving Now' in fact resonates like the stark antithesis to Jeffrey Lewis' wry, comical anti-folk. It's dreary as hell.
  3. Drowned In Sound
    Jun 8, 2012
    60
    This is an agreeable record, but it comes from a man who we know is capable of something sublime.
  5. Mojo
    Aug 8, 2012
    60
    It may prove hard for Matsson to get heard above the quiet din made by so many others who clutter his field, but he's one of the all-too-few worth listening to. [Sep 2012, p.94]
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  6. NOW Magazine
    Jun 28, 2012
    60
    His third album is likely to disappoint fans and critics listening for those big, emotional climaxes, but Matsson's career has been defined by his ability to find new ways to paint with a limited palette.
  7. Q Magazine
    Aug 2, 2012
    60
    A record that perhaps only Dylan fans need apply for. [Aug 2012, p.110]
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  8. Slant Magazine
    Jun 11, 2012
    60
    While There's No Leaving Now doesn't accomplish anything new, it never drags down the upbeat timbre of the singer's attractive moodiness.
  9. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jun 12, 2012
    40
    By the time he hits the solo, which sounds like a cracked organ from a crazy kiddie fair, you might find yourself thinking that some riddles are just not interesting enough to solve.

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 39
  3. Negative: 1 out of 39
  1. TwilightSonata
    Jun 12, 2012
    10
    It's a different beast compared to his earlier work and admittedly, even I wasn't too keen on it to begin with. But having stuck with it, itIt's a different beast compared to his earlier work and admittedly, even I wasn't too keen on it to begin with. But having stuck with it, it soon had its talons in me and I can confidently proclaim it to be Kristian's best release yet.

    It's unlike anything you've ever heard before. This man just cannot be from this world.    … Full Review »
  2. logic
    Sep 17, 2012
    10
    I absolutely love this record. His use of open tuning produces some stunning guitar work. Any of these songs put in the hands of a bigI absolutely love this record. His use of open tuning produces some stunning guitar work. Any of these songs put in the hands of a big producer and a backup band could be pop masterpieces. Listen to this. Trust me.… Full Review »
  3. GSWstatic
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    it may well have been 10 years but, I will never get used to how raw, moving this record is. from opening to closing the songwriting onit may well have been 10 years but, I will never get used to how raw, moving this record is. from opening to closing the songwriting on display here is some of the best you'll find in the flok blues world you will find. it's become art that has lasted and will always be in my life.… Full Review »
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