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  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for Cardiff-based New Zealand singer-songwriter Aldous Harding was recorded in Wales and produced by John Parish.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Mar 28, 2022
    90
    Never before has one of her albums been so vulnerable and reserved. ... This album drips with drama, humor, and naturalness, making Warm Chris a sincere take on life.
  2. Under The Radar
    Mar 24, 2022
    85
    Warm Chris is a marvel to behold and a joy to listen to in spite of it being shot through with tell-tale signs of brokenness and burst bubbles.
  3. Pitchfork
    Mar 25, 2022
    82
    The sound of Warm Chris is sparse and oblique, and trying to anchor yourself in Harding’s lyrics can feel like organizing a narrative from the shape of passing clouds. But that’s also where its brilliance lies, what makes this some of Harding’s best songwriting yet.
  4. Mojo
    Mar 21, 2022
    80
    On first listen, warm Chris is les obviously immediate than Designer, though the songs don't take long t worm their way into the mind. [Apr 2022, p.78]
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  5. The Independent (UK)
    Mar 24, 2022
    80
    It’s delightfully weird.
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    Mar 23, 2022
    80
    Once given the time and attention it demands, ‘Warm Chris’ is the kind of album that will eventually take root somewhere deep. Its complexities mean that each listen holds new revelations, the record growing richer and richer over time.
  7. PopMatters
    Mar 23, 2022
    60
    Warm Chris, Aldous Harding occasionally strikes gold but more often falls short of the rich textures and melodic immediacies of previous work.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Beauschamp
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Love the new Aldous Harding record. She has a way of making small sounds and sparse instrumentation sound very exciting. Not as easilyLove the new Aldous Harding record. She has a way of making small sounds and sparse instrumentation sound very exciting. Not as easily listenable as 2019s Designer or even Party, but it’s weirdness, abstract, & free-thinking nature gives the album an impressionably subtle quality. From the hushed vocals on “Warm Chris” to the sleazy, winding rhythm of “Leathery Whip”, Aldous has released another enigmatic record. Well done!… Expand
  2. Ayelet
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    A unique album, wherein Aldous expresses different personalities through her versatile voice in the songs. An interesting listen with both anA unique album, wherein Aldous expresses different personalities through her versatile voice in the songs. An interesting listen with both an expressive and introverted vibe that lingers.… Expand
  4. dollmouth
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Incredible! Aldous does it again! She has such an ear for melody and her songwriting is never anything less than enchanting.
  5. JuneD
    Mar 26, 2022
    8
    Ever since hearing 'Designer' back in 2019, Aldous has become one of my favorite artists in the indie scene. She's got a gift for making whatEver since hearing 'Designer' back in 2019, Aldous has become one of my favorite artists in the indie scene. She's got a gift for making what can seem or sound awkward feel charming. Her chameleonic voice has always been most the striking part of her music, and that's no more evident on this album. She goes from sounding like a seductive crooner on 'Fever', to childlike buoyancy on 'Lawn', the reedy chanteuse on 'She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain' — which bears striking resemblance to Karen Dalton's vocal mannerisms. Then there's the Nick Drakeesque hushed vocals on 'Staring At The Henry Moore' and Nico-like belting on 'Leathery Whip' that you'd be forgiven for thinking there's 5 different people singing on this album.
    The instrumentation on this album is much more sparse and intimate, and it works in contrasting the playful melodies Aldous presents throughout the course of the record. Her melodies don't always go where you'd expect them to go, and it's a quality I think a lot of singer-songwriters these days lack.

    'Warm Chris' might not be as immediate as 'Designer', but it still boasts a lot of charm and beauty that warrants repeat listens.    … Expand
  6. Br1dipaolo
    Apr 4, 2022
    8
    Probably even this new album by Aldous Harding will not find a place in the charts at the end of the year; and also this year unfairly.Probably even this new album by Aldous Harding will not find a place in the charts at the end of the year; and also this year unfairly.
    Inspired and elegant work, with a refined and coherent writing. Voice as usual beautiful and full of emotions.    … Expand
  7. All_ButTrU4
    Mar 25, 2022
    6
    Warm chris was a startling surprise for me. I had thoroughly enjoyed her last two albums that this was practically already expected to be aWarm chris was a startling surprise for me. I had thoroughly enjoyed her last two albums that this was practically already expected to be a year highlight but instead this album was a difficult mostly off putting experience where the album sounded like a dry bone left out in the sun. Some songs were inoffensive whilst unfortunately even after my multiple listens a majority sounded mildly annoying. Overall I can appreciate her direction and evolution even when I fail to enjoy it's Jessica Pratt copy and paste rip off… Expand

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