Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose - Beth Jeans Houghton
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79 out of 100

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  • Summary: The debut full-length album for the British singer-songwriter and her band, the Hooves of Destiny, was produced by Ben Hillier.

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  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
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  1. Clash Music
    Feb 3, 2012
    90
    She may not take life too seriously, but when it comes to making divine music, Beth means business.
  2. All Music Guide
    Feb 21, 2012
    80
    Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose is as restrained in its own way as it is vibrant; just over 30 minutes long, it shows that Houghton knows how to leave listeners wanting more.
  3. Q Magazine
    Feb 21, 2012
    80
    A dazzling listen. [Mar 2012, p. 105]
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  4. PopMatters
    Mar 6, 2012
    60
    Has enough bright moments to ensure that Houghton will hone her experimentation in time.

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  1. Teaspoon
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    Grand and spectacular the one moment, and then quiet and sensuous the next -- paced perfectly and delivered suberbly, ever-surprising but perfectly restrained. She may be borderline insane, but she has crafted a killer record for sure; rarely is something so inticing, exciting, and so full of personality as this. Recommended: â… Expand

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