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- Summary: The fourth full-length solo studio release for the The Swell Season singer was recorded in Paris with contributions from such artists as Deasy, Joe Doyle, Marketa Irglova, the Khoshravesh brothers, Dunk Murphy, and ROMY.
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- Record Label: Anti-
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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Positive: 6 out of 8
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Mixed: 2 out of 8
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Apr 17, 2019A standalone masterpiece. It’s the kind of album capable of captivating a new audience; an evolution from traditional Irish troubadour folk that is both dark and masterful.
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Apr 12, 2019These songs don't sound forced or half-baked, they often beg for the repeat button to be tapped. Melodically, he's never been more engaging or accomplished, because he opts for experimentation from the musicians around him, which include Irglová, rather than revert to the habit of strumming his acoustic guitar into oblivion when the energy fizzles.
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Apr 12, 2019Glen Hansard has long been a gifted and effective vocalist and songwriter, but on This Wild Willing, he reveals a greater vision and intelligence in using the studio to give his music life, and it's an unusually strong offering from him.
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Apr 12, 2019The further away Hansard gets from his roots, the closer he is to home.
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Q MagazineMay 14, 2019A true leap forward for an artist maybe only just coming into his own after 25 years. [Jul 2019, p.110]
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UncutApr 25, 2019Hansard's whispery growl is something of an acquired taste, and the first half of this LP sees him aiming towards Nick Cave-style slow burning epics. ... More successful is the second half of the album. [Jun 2019, p.29]
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Apr 12, 2019The Khoshravesh brothers’ Iranian sound spices things up on a few tracks, but not enough to prompt multiple listens. Hansard’s passion seems to be lacking in the way he sings on most tracks, and that ends up being a letdown. Perhaps the experience of making the album was much more magical than the music that resulted from it.
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Positive: 1 out of 1
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Mixed: 0 out of 1
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Aug 13, 2019
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