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Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter from Texas was produced by Alberto Sewald and Logan Chung.
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  • Record Label: Keeled Scales
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. 90
    She subverts expectations and embraces contradiction, creating fascinating sonic concoctions with familiar ingredients, all brought together by her twisting melodic sensibility.
  2. Feb 18, 2021
    83
    As a debut release, Cool Dry Place is remarkable. Katy Kirby has crafted a series of captivating indie rock-pop tracks, all centered around a voice with clarity reminiscent of Sylvan Esso or Haley Heynderickx, but swift and whimsical movements that feel all Kirby’s own.
  3. Feb 18, 2021
    80
    Throughout, the star of the debut remains Kirby's inviting voice and hummable melodies, and, at less than 30 minutes, Cool Dry Place will leave many fans of the singer/songwriter tradition eager for more.
  4. Mojo
    Feb 18, 2021
    80
    Each song is perfectly realised.[Mar 2021, p.90]
  5. Mar 12, 2021
    80
    Kirby has taken her time to sketch, rearrange, and ultimately craft a work of art just the way she wanted you to see it. Handle with care and tell all your friends.
  6. Feb 24, 2021
    77
    Clocking in under 30 minutes with only nine tracks, Cool Dry Place is a lovely breeze of a listen, and truthfully, a nearly flawless record. Except for a couple of moments of autotune and lo-fi weirdness, Kirby generally plays it safe, musically, which leaves one wanting a tiny bit more from a talent like herself.
  7. Feb 18, 2021
    76
    Cool Dry Place is unexpectedly groovy, with hooks and rhythms worming their way into hearts and minds in more ways than one.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Apr 16, 2021
    9
    Near perfect, beautifully sung and played, and the title track alone is an instant classic.
  2. Jul 4, 2021
    7
    enjoyable but far from ....................................................

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