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Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

  • Artist(s): Laura Veirs, k.d. lang
  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Neko Case, k.d. lang and Laura Veirs was produced by Tucker Martine.
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  • Record Label: Anti-
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
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I'm not the freckled maid I'm not the fair-haired girl I'm not a pail of milk for you to spoil Why are the wholesome things The ones we make... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Magnet
    Aug 2, 2016
    90
    As fine a record as you're likely to hear in 2016. [No. 132, p.54]
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  2. Exclaim
    Jun 15, 2016
    90
    What this songwriting team has to offer isn't just pretty, though it can be that--it's also pretty profound, passionate and substantial.
  3. Sputnikmusic
    Jun 30, 2016
    84
    Far from the sort of thrown-together collaboration that is generally de rigueur, case/lang/veirs stands out because it remains an accurate representation of the sum of its parts, a catalog of what makes its three artists great.
  4. Uncut
    Jun 3, 2016
    80
    This fruitful collaboration between k.d. Lang, Neko Case and Laura Veirs succeeds largely because it makes room for all three distinctive voices and songwriting styles, alongside sublimely blended three-way harmonies. [Jul 2016, p.71]
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  5. The Observer (UK)
    Jun 20, 2016
    80
    Case/lang/veirs have hit upon a sound that is gentle yet resonant, and wrestled out of three fiercely independent careers, an alt-country record of depth and scope.
  6. Slant Magazine
    Jun 10, 2016
    80
    case/lang/veirs flows like a conversation and negotiation between three women who've done the same thing, but in different ways, now learning the world through each other's eyes.
  7. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jun 29, 2016
    60
    Poetry aside, none of these 14 songs are highlights of any of the three artists’ vast catalogs. The stories and the production alike are pure sunshine, which often passes into the saccharine.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 1 out of 2
  1. jatx
    Jul 1, 2016
    10
    Beautiful harmonies together, powerful as lead vocalists and back-ups...brilliant lyrics, heartwarming with some major musical muscle. What aBeautiful harmonies together, powerful as lead vocalists and back-ups...brilliant lyrics, heartwarming with some major musical muscle. What a dynamic collaboration.… Expand
  2. silverado
    Dec 3, 2017
    2
    As much as I want to like this because I love kd Lang and alternative country music, I sadly must admit to myself that this album lacks a lotAs much as I want to like this because I love kd Lang and alternative country music, I sadly must admit to myself that this album lacks a lot to keep me hooked. The songs are mostly of poor writing quality and quite boring. For me they don't become better by listening more. There is hardly no harmony singing, and that's a shame with their 3 beautiful voices. I don't know who arranged the vocals, but so much more could have been reached. Now it's like only 25% of their competent is used. Mostly one singer sings, backed up by silly background choirs.… Expand

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