• Record Label: BMG
  • Release Date: Dec 2, 2016
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 20
  2. Negative: 2 out of 20
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  1. Magnet
    Dec 15, 2016
    95
    Hamburg Demonstrations is the most carefully produced and executed music of his career. [No. 138, p.54]
  2. It 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.
  3. Nov 22, 2016
    80
    You come away from Hamburg Demonstrations only further assured of the breadth and indestructibility of Doherty's talent. [Jan 2017, p.95]
  4. Q Magazine
    Nov 22, 2016
    80
    Ditch square ideas of substance and solidity, though, and Hamburg Demonstrations is studded with wonderful moments, even some grander stretches. [Jan 2016, p.102]
  5. Dec 13, 2016
    70
    While 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.
  6. Dec 5, 2016
    70
    There 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.
  7. Dec 2, 2016
    70
    Doherty'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.
  8. 70
    The skeletal arrangements allow the controlled frailty of Doherty’s voice to pack a stronger emotional punch.

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