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MagnetDec 15, 2016Hamburg Demonstrations is the most carefully produced and executed music of his career. [No. 138, p.54]
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Dec 1, 2016It sounds like a long-overdue coming-of-age. It’s never been easy being a fan of Doherty, but it’s certainly getting more rewarding.
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Nov 22, 2016You come away from Hamburg Demonstrations only further assured of the breadth and indestructibility of Doherty's talent. [Jan 2017, p.95]
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Q MagazineNov 22, 2016Ditch square ideas of substance and solidity, though, and Hamburg Demonstrations is studded with wonderful moments, even some grander stretches. [Jan 2016, p.102]
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Dec 13, 2016While Hamburg Demonstrations doesn’t have Doherty retiring his military guards jacket, there’s definitely a greater helping of wholesome maturity to be found in this patchworked and homey collection of ballads both old and new.
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Dec 5, 2016There is nothing here that is dramatically different to what he offered on his debut solo album, but the end result is charming and beautifully comforting nonetheless.
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Dec 2, 2016Doherty's solo career has resulted in some of his most rewarding music even if it's not the most attention-getting, and fans who have stuck with him this long will find a lot to enjoy on Hamburg Demonstrations.
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Nov 22, 2016The skeletal arrangements allow the controlled frailty of Doherty’s voice to pack a stronger emotional punch.