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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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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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MojoApr 23, 2019An immersive, deeply satisfying work that doubles down on the experimentalism he brought to The Frames. [May 2019, p.93]
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Apr 12, 2019The further away Hansard gets from his roots, the closer he is to home.
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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.