Heart like a Levee
by Hiss Golden Messenger
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Oct 7, 2016
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. Record Collector
    Oct 7, 2016
    60
    The feeling you’re left with after listening is one of calm. So, mission accomplished on all counts.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Oct 7, 2016
    60
    While so many albums today are front-loaded, this one saves many of its treasures for the final stretch, ending on a high with ‘Highland Grace’, an appropriately elegiac closer euphoric horns and vocals.
  3. Q Magazine
    Sep 29, 2016
    60
    His earthy but frequently beautiful Americana has maintained a consistent heaviness of vibe, and album five continues down the same byway. [Nov 2016, p.107]
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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. molecular
    Oct 25, 2016
    9
    A remarkably beautiful record from beginning to end. Insightful lyrics paired with some of the most memorable melodies that you are going toA remarkably beautiful record from beginning to end. Insightful lyrics paired with some of the most memorable melodies that you are going to hear all year.… Full Review »
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