We Move
by James Vincent McMorrow
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Clash Music
    Sep 28, 2016
    80
    McMorrow loyalists may bemoan the polished sheen that characterises the tracks on We Move, but there is some genuine pop-soul mastery at display here, McMorrow’s sound more wholesome without renouncing the spectral quality that characterised his earlier material.
  2. PopMatters
    Sep 19, 2016
    80
    While Post Tropical showcased McMorrow’s fondness for hip-hop’s rhythms and R&B’s sensual spaciousness, it didn’t represent a formal conversion into either one of these genres. We Move, by contrast, is a definitive step toward pop, but one that also demonstrates the Irish belter’s willingness to take risks and tear out of his sensitive-soul comfort zone.
  3. Mojo
    Sep 9, 2016
    80
    We Move is warm, slick and modernist. [Oct 2016, p.96]
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  5. Exclaim
    Sep 9, 2016
    80
    It's said to be his rawest grapple yet with anxiety, but it's full of lush, buoyant pop songs.
  6. Pitchfork
    Sep 9, 2016
    73
    The ideas are articulated much more distinctly than on past recordings, bringing added significance to the gorgeous compositions.
  7. AllMusic
    Dec 12, 2016
    70
    The warmth of the beats and the tasteful melodic arrangements are perfectly suited to McMorrow's soulful, blue-eyed delivery, and the occasional stylistic detours and offbeat turns of phrase make for welcome deviations from the formula.
  8. Uncut
    Sep 9, 2016
    70
    It's an assured and heartfelt work built carefully around McMorrow's falsetto vocals. [Oct 2016, p.35]
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Ricko
    Feb 5, 2018
    8
    JVM's 3rd album has silky tunes but it is all built upon ultra slick R&B style production. Opening song, "Rising Water"is driven along by aJVM's 3rd album has silky tunes but it is all built upon ultra slick R&B style production. Opening song, "Rising Water"is driven along by a pulsing bass line and provides an immediate hook to catch audiences and draw them in. It's the quickest tempo song on the record and also the standout song on the album. "We Move" is packed full of good songs, arrangement superbly in studio but we could definitely do with a few more standout moments. Stylistically, he's come quite a distance since his folky debut. A man who is seemingly growing in confidence in his craft and abilities with each record he creates. One of the under rated stars of current Irish music scene.… Full Review »
  2. Turtletuc
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    Saw him live in Utrecht, amazing voice! His music has so many dimensions with all the different kind of keys and voices of the other bandSaw him live in Utrecht, amazing voice! His music has so many dimensions with all the different kind of keys and voices of the other band members. Especially like the songs 'Evil' and 'Get Low'.… Full Review »
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