How to Die in the North
by BC Camplight
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Mojo
    Feb 2, 2015
    80
    An exhilarating step beyond [the 2005 and 2007] albums' late-'60s foundations. [Feb 2015, p.93]
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  2. AllMusic
    Jan 21, 2015
    80
    How to Die in the North is an undeniably tasty dish, served hot or cold.
  3. musicOMH.com
    Jan 20, 2015
    80
    This is an occasionally beautiful, often strange album that deserves a wider audience than Christinzio’s previous releases.
  5. Uncut
    Jan 7, 2015
    80
    An out-of-time treat. [Feb 2015, p.73]
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  6. Q Magazine
    Jan 7, 2015
    80
    Melodic and eccentric, this is a multi-layered beauty. [Feb 2015, p.106]
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  7. Record Collector
    Jan 7, 2015
    80
    Not only a remarkable return, but also a songwriting master-class that will hopefully see BC Camplight embark upon a second act worthy of his talents.
  8. The 405
    Jan 7, 2015
    80
    Not one second of How To Die in the North feels over-worked or incongruous.

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Tuomivuo
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    Park at the water's edge. Swallow the blotter. Open the rear doors of your airbrushed Dodge van and roll around in the plush sofas to thePark at the water's edge. Swallow the blotter. Open the rear doors of your airbrushed Dodge van and roll around in the plush sofas to the Californian airwaves until your surfer haircut is messy enough to match the size of your pupils. ”How to die in the North” is a album of beautiful Beach Boyesque snapshots thru a vaseline blurred lens.… Full Review »
  2. MancIndie
    Aug 18, 2016
    9
    Late to this guy but as I review 10 Manc artists this week I've discovered a true gem. Elusive, sharp melodies and mad arrangements from oneLate to this guy but as I review 10 Manc artists this week I've discovered a true gem. Elusive, sharp melodies and mad arrangements from one of the past decades most elusive personalities.… Full Review »
  3. Jessie111r
    Feb 10, 2016
    10
    An unbelievably brilliant return by a true original. To call him just neo-psych would be to deprave him of otherworldly talents. Have aAn unbelievably brilliant return by a true original. To call him just neo-psych would be to deprave him of otherworldly talents. Have a listen if you are a fan of craft and invention.… Full Review »
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