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Apr 15, 2020Anna Burch fills ‘If You’re Dreaming’ with deft allusions, enhancing her voice with jazz-tinged chords, soft rock blemishes, and singer-songwriter tropes. It’s all handled with her customary grace, however, resulting in a subtle record that gently overwhelms.
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Q MagazineApr 7, 2020An intimate, close and enjoyably ambiguous record. [Jun 2020, p.94]
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Apr 3, 2020The album’s slow burn gives it staying power. Meanwhile, Burch’s exploration of the highs and lows of her inner world remains compelling as ever.
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Apr 1, 2020If You're Dreaming showcases Burch's ability to communicate a wide range of feelings through her music, from the sultry melancholy of "Jacket" to the tender reassurance of album closer "Here With You." This record is perfect for closing your eyes and retreating inwards, letting Burch's dreamy melodies guide you through some afternoon introspection.
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Apr 3, 2020If You’re Dreaming is quintessentially Anna Burch; a unique artist whose music bridges gaps between genres.
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Apr 2, 2020Reflective by nature, it might not have been her expected next step, but is nonetheless a beautifully delicate album that benefits from repeated close listening.
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Apr 7, 2020In Burch’s minimalist musical landscape, each lyric she pushes to the foreground becomes loaded with meaning. It’s as though she’s smiling knowingly as she sings, while also feeling every word.
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Apr 27, 2020The songs on If You're Dreaming, the second album from Anna Burch, don't so much play as they do float by.
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Apr 2, 2020If You're Dreaming definitely isn't as immediate as Quit the Curse, and while it isn't a demanding album, it requires a bit more concentration in order to understand it better.
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UncutApr 1, 2020While her voice remains breezy, follow-up If You're Dreaming is a different beast: slower in pace and softer in tone, the weariness of touring life sneaking into the party-girl lyrics. [May 2020, p.25]
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MojoApr 1, 2020[If You're Dreaming] has a strong vintage feel. [May 2020, p.88]
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Apr 1, 2020At its most delicate points, slow climbing chord progressions carry as much emotion as her lyrics, and at its lowest, though sparse, carry them where they feel overly simple.