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- Artist(s): Emily Barker
- Summary: The fourth full-length release for the Australian singer-songwriter was produced by Calum Malcolm.
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- Record Label: Linn Records
- Genre(s): Folk, Pop/Rock
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Dec 17, 2013It’s the kind of record that leaves no stone unturned and surely, during the playback sessions, a warm swell of pride must have risen from within all those involved. And rightly so.
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Q MagazineDec 17, 2013Ambitious and beautifully wrought, Dear River should mark Barker's entry into the big leagues. [Sep 2013, p.98]
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UncutDec 17, 2013Barker's fourth album has a clean, rootsy feel. [Aug 2013, p.67]
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Dec 17, 2013It's all very pleasant, but the quality of her storytelling gets lost.
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Dec 17, 2013Dear River is an interesting collection but, while pretty, these songs sometimes sound a little too slick or obvious.
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Dec 17, 2013Dear River finds the Australian and her all-female band flexing bigger muscles, producing a much fuller sound that’s closer to the powerful noise they make on stage.