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Feb 28, 2019Lyrically, Hozier aims high, addressing social and emotional issues against a backdrop of political and generational anxiety. He uses bold, mythic imagery with a playful spirit that hints at the dark wit of Leonard Cohen.
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Mar 5, 2019Even though Hozier doesn’t bring anything immensely innovative to the album, Wasteland, Baby! is still a delightful experience that radiates with feeling.
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Mar 4, 2019There's more than a hint of soul and gospel, tempered with arty arena rock that's drawn equally from U2 and Peter Gabriel--but the overall feeling isn't anguished, it's consoling. It's a subtle but notable shift that lends emotional gravity to a singer/songwriter who already favored weighty topics.
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Mar 1, 2019After a four-year lull, Hozier needed Wasteland, Baby! to recapture the energy created by his previous releases then further light the artist's skill and vision of his craft. Wasteland, Baby! certainly delivers while edifying the artist as an impactful voice in the art and activism sphere.
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 81 out of 100
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Mixed: 13 out of 100
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Negative: 6 out of 100
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Mar 1, 2019
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Mar 2, 2019After the great EP Nina Cried Power I was kinda expecting more from this new album, it was okay.
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Mar 1, 2019amazing album i really love it i tried to write another review but i think it got deleted. 10/10 album, it has a great visual and amazing vocal lines