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Truth Is a Beautiful Thing
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 80 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for the British trio features production from Tim Bran, Paul Epworth, Jon Hopkins, Roy Kerr and Greg Kurstin.
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Rooting for You
Let winter break Let it burn 'til I see you again I will be here with you Just like I told you I would I'd love to always love you But I'm scared of... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. The 405
    Jun 12, 2017
    90
    This is what the whole record has managed to capture; that truth is indeed a beautiful thing, and it is explored with vulnerability and grace wholeheartedly.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jun 7, 2017
    80
    There are ballsy moments--they just happen to be coated in the trio’s signature icy cool.
  3. Clash Music
    Jun 12, 2017
    80
    This is a beautiful album that’s as absorbing as it is emotionally affecting.
  4. Drowned In Sound
    Jun 6, 2017
    70
    There are moments of heart-stopping beauty throughout, as well as a newfound optimism that propels the songs to swelling heights.
  5. AllMusic
    Jun 15, 2017
    70
    While it's an overall relaxing experience, Truth Is a Beautiful Thing is never boring; it's a comforting and often heartbreaking listen that really gets under the skin, especially with Reid's emotive delivery.
  6. The Independent (UK)
    Jun 7, 2017
    60
    It’s pleasant enough, though listeners may experience a twinge or two of deja vu.
  7. The Skinny
    Jun 6, 2017
    40
    She pirouettes into the upper echelons of her register during Rooting for You, conveying the affection and apprehension contained in the line 'you’re the only thing I’ve ever truly known'. The low scoops on Hell to the Liars are another, as if Reid’s digging in her heels to stand firmly against 'the righteous ones'. But these are rare instances of genuine feeling amongst what otherwise feels like palatable but empty theatrics.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. aaronjtait
    Jun 15, 2017
    10
    Music that moves the soul, and a real step up from their first album. Stunning vocals, and atmospheric sounds from the band. I can't wait toMusic that moves the soul, and a real step up from their first album. Stunning vocals, and atmospheric sounds from the band. I can't wait to see them when they tour Australia later this year!… Expand
  2. PERFEITO
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    ÁLBUM MARAVILHOSO, SONORIDADE LINDA E ROOTING FOR YOU É INCRÍVEL.ÁLBUM MARAVILHOSO, SONORIDADE LINDA E ROOTING FOR YOU É INCRÍVEL. AMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO… Expand
  4. Anthony27
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Absolutely wonderful, this is my first review ever in this site and I have to say this album and band are excellent, give them a listen, youAbsolutely wonderful, this is my first review ever in this site and I have to say this album and band are excellent, give them a listen, you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  5. Jhonatt
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    I get emotion when I listen. I feel the music... Wonderful. The softness of this album reminds me of a sweet melancholy, something sore andI get emotion when I listen. I feel the music... Wonderful. The softness of this album reminds me of a sweet melancholy, something sore and happy. It is not something you can digest listening only once. I really loved it.… Expand
  6. RedShadow61
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    I was waiting for this 2nd album for so long. I was really hyped by the single "Big Picture" and I'm not disappointed. This album is reallyI was waiting for this 2nd album for so long. I was really hyped by the single "Big Picture" and I'm not disappointed. This album is really great, Hannah's voice is still gorgeous and the music are awesome too.… Expand
  7. NBST
    Aug 31, 2017
    9
    London Grammar's Truth is a Beautiful Thing takes the indie vibes and multi-layered lyrics from their first album and adds a cinematic -London Grammar's Truth is a Beautiful Thing takes the indie vibes and multi-layered lyrics from their first album and adds a cinematic - sometimes even orchestral - element, which serves to further augment Hannah's angelic voice. That being said, her vocal performance is put forward as a centerpiece even more often than before - most evident by the lead track, Rooting for You.

    Despite some sub-optimal track placement, Truth is a Beautiful thing presents a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience. I thoroughly recommend the Deluxe edition - some of the tracks there are amongst my favourites.    … Expand
  8. kiki78
    Jul 17, 2019
    6
    Too much reverb on her voice, and everything sounds the same.
    Perfect for filling your livingroom, quiet evening, glass of wine or tea.    Too much reverb on her voice, and everything sounds the same.
    Perfect for filling your livingroom, quiet evening, glass of wine or tea. Creates nice atmosphere. Emotional.
    If you focus on details, there's almost nothing interesting. Just let it flow.
    Slightly mixed feelings.
    In it's own way its good, but trying to be objective 6.5/10    … Expand

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