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  • Summary: The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was influenced by the death of his father and was produced by Charlie Andrews.
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Kicking Roses
Tell me why you're kicking every rose that you come across? Walking like a man that you never been so lost And I know that you say that your heart... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Aug 18, 2016
    80
    After the Rain certainly has flaws, but Leftwich has created a fragile, precious, oddly comforting thing.
  2. Mojo
    Aug 18, 2016
    80
    A multifaceted diamond that moves his gentle vocals between musical dark corners and soaring expanses. [Sep 2016, p.99]
  3. Sep 6, 2016
    60
    On this record Leftwich has managed to turn tragedy into uplift using a consistent sonic formula.
  4. Uncut
    Aug 18, 2016
    40
    While this second effort has its engaging moments, Leftwich has stuck dispiritingly close to his early template of delicate folk with hushed vocals and lyrics about bruised hearts and rain. [Sep 2016, p.75]
  5. Q Magazine
    Aug 18, 2016
    40
    The Coldplay-leaning Some Other Arms and the flowery-welly wearing Mayflies suggest their final destination may be as soundtracks for the John Lewis catalogue or sunsets on Instagram. [Sep 2016, p.107]
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