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  • Summary: The currently San Francisco-based folk singer recorded her latest solo album with two of her with Espers bandmate Helena Espvall and Sharron Kraus.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Jul 10, 2015
    100
    This is one of the most beautiful albums you’ll hear this year or any other, speaking softly but resonating deeply and long after the last sounds fade away.
  2. Jun 22, 2015
    80
    It carefully builds--creatively and emotionally--on everything Baird had accomplished so far and ascends to another level entirely.
  3. Jun 15, 2015
    80
    Don’t Weigh Down the Light is a precise, meditative work, and one that can be rewarding with each successive listen.
  4. Jun 22, 2015
    80
    A true post-folk record, dyed in the acoustic sound of the English and Californian folk movements of the late 1960s and early ’70s, but not particularly scholarly or eccentric.
  5. Jun 19, 2015
    71
    Baird's voice sounds as potent and icy-clear as ever.
  6. Jun 25, 2015
    70
    Despite possessing a somewhat dour countenance, the main effect of this record is a sort of replenishment.
  7. Jun 22, 2015
    60
    Not a great deal seems to be happening--then you are suddenly brought up short by the guitar that sings out on Back to You or the polyphony of Leaving Song.

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  1. GBE
    Jun 28, 2015
    10
    Probably the most lovely indie/psych folk record of 2015 so far. Simple, but fleshed out songs that take you on a journey. Easily the bestProbably the most lovely indie/psych folk record of 2015 so far. Simple, but fleshed out songs that take you on a journey. Easily the best thing she's done since Espers II. Timeless vocals, subtle and bewitching sings. Love this so much. Expand