Dry Food
by Palehound
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. DIY Magazine
    Mar 4, 2016
    60
    With a stark lyrical dexterity and deliciously noodling guitar riffs, the album is torn between crippling sentiment and stark detachment.
  2. Q Magazine
    Feb 19, 2016
    60
    The whole thing comes with a sort of knowing childishness, like reverting back to your most obnoxious teenage self after 10 Minutes with your family. [Apr 2016, p.112]
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. exodus9237
    Feb 26, 2016
    9
    What is up with girls and indie rock nowadays? Ellen Kempner joins a constantly-expanding group of indie singer-songrwiters, front-women andWhat is up with girls and indie rock nowadays? Ellen Kempner joins a constantly-expanding group of indie singer-songrwiters, front-women and female band leaders, and she fits perfectly. Dry Food doesn't hesitates and in the moment the opener, Molly, starts it grabs you by the throat and never lets you go until the las song ends. It's short, but it morphs from song to song, engaging different and known indie-rock ideas, but taking them with different approach that makes the album sound fresh and fun. I certaninly can't wait for more music from Kempner and her band.… Full Review »
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