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Feb 18, 2021She subverts expectations and embraces contradiction, creating fascinating sonic concoctions with familiar ingredients, all brought together by her twisting melodic sensibility.
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Feb 18, 2021As 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.
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Mar 12, 2021Kirby 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.
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MojoFeb 18, 2021Each song is perfectly realised.[Mar 2021, p.90]
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Feb 18, 2021Throughout, 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.
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Feb 24, 2021Clocking 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.
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Feb 18, 2021Cool Dry Place is unexpectedly groovy, with hooks and rhythms worming their way into hearts and minds in more ways than one.
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Jul 4, 2021enjoyable but far from ....................................................
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Apr 16, 2021Near perfect, beautifully sung and played, and the title track alone is an instant classic.