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- Summary: The Oregon-born singer-songwriter/producer went to Switzerland and recorded this album with a Swiss backing band with producer Timo Keller.
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- Record Label: Bella Union
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 8
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Mixed: 1 out of 8
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Negative: 0 out of 8
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May 1, 2015Throughout the album, Broderick conveys the sense that he has a confidence in his songs to the extent that a hitherto unknown (to him) band can bring out their quality. It’s a risk, of course, but the rewards are at times startling
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Apr 27, 2015The sticking point for some might be Broderick’s voice, which shares a boyish sweetness with singers like Jens Lekman and José Gonzalez--perfect for country ballads but which struggles to carry some of the slighter compositions.
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MojoApr 27, 2015Its 10 redemptive songs oscillating between Americana, baroque chamber balladry and unabashed pop. [May 2015, p.98]
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UncutApr 27, 2015Colours Of The Night is mostly served well by the extra hands, the songs breathing with quietly assured movements. [May 2015, p.71]
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Apr 29, 2015It can be a slightly heavy listen but when you’re as good at it as he is, it is fine to embrace it.
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Apr 27, 2015Colours is not a bad record, far from it. It does, however, feel like an experiment that has gone slightly out of control; exhilarating and dazzling at times, worrying at others.
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Q MagazineApr 29, 2015The mood is largely sombre, quiet reflection the order of the day, although the odd striking lyric does leap out.... A grower. [Jun 2015, p.102]