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- Artist(s): Huw Williams, Rudi Schmidt, Emilio Reyes, Anna Schmidt
- Summary: The debut full-length for the British folk-pop band was recorded at its home studio.
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- Record Label: Epitaph
- Genre(s): Folk, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Folk, British Folk, Alternative Folk
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Positive: 2 out of 6
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Mixed: 4 out of 6
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Negative: 0 out of 6
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Apr 14, 2014The record does get a little samey in parts, and at times feels like a soundtrack for another Juno or Away We Go. But the album fits a very particular aesthetic.
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Mar 21, 2014Out of the box, the Melodic don't sound much like anyone else in British pop, and their individuality, imagination, and vision already make them something special.
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Mar 21, 2014A beautifully fashioned, classy and meticulously crafted background music, perfect for Sunday brunch among the NPR crowd.
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MojoMar 21, 2014Some may fine the ambient, tree-hugging Willow (Interlude) hard to stomach, however, and the lyrical flair that can elevate a debut album is sometimes lacking. [Apr 2014, p.91]
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Q MagazineMar 21, 2014At 15 tracks long there's occasionally some saggy moments, but with plenty of verve and sparkle in the main, The Melodic's debut proves unexpectedly life-affirming. [Apr 2014, p.115]
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Mar 21, 2014The Melodic’s busy, busy style just doesn’t work with non-dynamic mixing. And the album can hurt the ears to the point of irritation.