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  • Summary: The second release for the American-born, London-based singer sees her continuing to work with Ed Harcourt plus help from Martin Craft and Simon Aldred.
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  • Record Label: Mercury
  • Genre(s): Pop, R&B, Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Neo-Soul
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  1. Dec 12, 2012
    90
    Ultimately, on Dark Black, Train is a master at keeping us on the edge of our seats.
  2. Dec 12, 2012
    90
    An extraordinary record.
  3. 60
    The result is an engaging, softly sensuous air of desolation, emotion recollected in tranquility.
  4. Mojo
    Dec 17, 2012
    60
    These love songs all sound pretty good. But the feeling remains that she has more, which the respectful hands around her haven't liberated. [Jan 2013, p.95]
  5. Q Magazine
    Dec 12, 2012
    60
    An occasional over-eagerness for approval, though, can allow attention to wander. [Jan 2013, p.111]