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Apr 16, 2021Californian Soil is London Grammar in an act of gradual evolution, signs hinted at on their sophomore outing but blossoming to a greater extent here; retaining an ability to innovate within the parameters of their synonymously plush electronic soul.
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Apr 16, 2021Californian Soil is a standout in London Grammar's catalog and a significant step forward in the trio's artistic maturation.
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May 13, 2021The band’s predilection for trip-hop beats and the widescreen cinematic soundscapes much beloved by Massive Attack remains pretty much intact and Reid’s remarkable voice, which has always been front and center of the band’s sound, remains as potent and mesmerising as ever.
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Apr 16, 2021A record of sheer beauty and one that finds London Grammar at the absolute top of their game.
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Apr 16, 2021Hypnotically compelling.
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Apr 16, 2021While previous album ‘Truth Is A Beautiful Thing’ was a sombre affair, a new energy saturates ‘Californian Soil’. Fizzing with club sounds and filled with bright lyricism, London Grammar are more confident, and more fun, than they’ve ever been.
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Apr 16, 2021London Grammar seldom grab you by the collar; they’re thoughtful middle-class kids making tasteful pop landscapes. If you’re chatting in the car, odds are you might not even notice that Reid is pouring her heart out. But if you’re driving alone, she is capable of breaking yours.
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Apr 16, 2021There’s nothing as intimate as breakthrough single “Hey Now,” but in return, the greater variety avoids the sameness of past albums. While Soil doesn’t always fulfill their ambition, it still suggests that the more sound this group makes, the more they’re worth hearing.
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Positive: 22 out of 29
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Mixed: 4 out of 29
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Negative: 3 out of 29
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Aug 12, 2021Good but not great. Not sure it demands repeat listens. Best London Grammar album remains their first one for me.
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May 17, 2021
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May 14, 2021