Before We Forgot How to Dream
by SOAK
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Uncut
    Jun 24, 2015
    60
    The effects are over-stylised, however, rendering her impressive vocals precocious, ad the uniformly mid-paced tempos can become wearying. [Aug 2015, p.80]
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  2. The 405
    Jun 5, 2015
    60
    While it is a solid, if unspectacular debut with promise for the future, it's difficult to fight the feeling that Before We Forgot How To Dream is an album which hides behind big production because it is afraid to be intimate.
  3. The Observer (UK)
    Jun 1, 2015
    60
    There are some excellent songs here (Hailstones Don’t Hurt’s atmospheric build-up is a fine example of dreamy folk-pop), though at 14 tracks long, the album could be tighter.
  5. The Guardian
    May 28, 2015
    60
    It’s not quite dazzling, but a fine showing for a young artist.

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Ricko
    Aug 22, 2019
    7
    The most impressive/unbelievable thing about this album is the age of the artist when it was written and released. The songwriting is so goodThe most impressive/unbelievable thing about this album is the age of the artist when it was written and released. The songwriting is so good for one so young and natural. There is nothing manufactured here. The album stands out for being different to the singer songwriter standard style. It does one of the hardest things in singer songwriter music in that is sounds pretty unique. There is still plenty of room for improvement but starting her career so early and so strongly, I'm sure there will be ample opportunity to do this.… Full Review »
  2. EMGC
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    Who would have thought that, as a man in my mid-30’s, who has spent decades listening to the likes of Elliott Smith and Damien Rice, I wouldWho would have thought that, as a man in my mid-30’s, who has spent decades listening to the likes of Elliott Smith and Damien Rice, I would be almost brought to tears by the music of a 19 year-old?… Full Review »
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