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Aug 16, 2018Back Being Blue may reflect a sadder state of mind, but there’s no denying that it still shines all the same.
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Aug 16, 2018At less than 32 minutes, Back Being Blue doesn't last long enough to wear out its welcome, but it could run twice as long and still be a treat; it's an easygoing but richly satisfying release from an artist who shares her talents all too rarely.
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UncutAug 16, 2018The best thing about Back Being Blue is that it sounds like Willis only stepped out for a few minutes. [Oct 2018, p.37]
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Aug 16, 2018Willis' hiatus seemingly caused bouts of rustiness. Yet her musicality and empowered voice radiate and ultimately outweighs the album's rough areas. Back Being Blue is Willis' welcomed return to the music scene.
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Aug 16, 2018Even after over a decade away from the solo focus, Back Being Blue feels less like a return than a natural progression. That’s not to knock Willis’ two fine collaborations with Robison, but it’s a pleasure to have her talent front and center and not sharing the spotlight.
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Aug 16, 2018For all of her antipathy toward the current state of affairs, Willis' collection of original songs and covers feels effortlessly of the moment.