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Hold On Love
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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

  • Summary: Crooked Fingers' Eric Bachmann returns as producer for the third album from the duo of Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Drowned In Sound
    80
    This is not a record of ballads for emo fans.... This album is a collection of proper songs.
  2. Under The Radar
    70
    A heart-rending and romantic album without being overly dramatic. [#5, p.98]
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  3. Rolling Stone
    70
    Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor use spare electronics, acoustic guitars and subtle strings to back up their arty lyrics about gentle lovers and broken hearts.
  4. Pitchfork
    65
    Unfortunately, Hold on Love's more serene moments only weaken the lure of their more intricate and involved songs, ultimately underscoring the group's true strengths.
  5. PopMatters
    60
    Often, the space created by their work feels like a teenager's bedroom with the door shut; while you know some serious sulking is happening on the other side, you know also that the misery is an indulgent luxury, a comfortable retreat from the real pain that comes from actually struggling to fix things.
  6. AllMusic
    60
    The two have captured a cohesiveness that was lacking on previous Azure Ray albums.

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  1. ZaqR
    Feb 3, 2006
    9
    This album is full of songs that trigger some of the most intense inspiration I've felt in a long time. Their lyrics are tight and catch This album is full of songs that trigger some of the most intense inspiration I've felt in a long time. Their lyrics are tight and catch exactly what needs to be caught. Their voices blend together to create some of the most intoxicating sounds I've heard. This is one of the best bands out there right now. Their solo projects are also amazing.… Expand