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  • Summary: The Swedish singer-songwriter sings in English, Spanish and Swedish on his fourth full-length studio release.
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  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
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  1. Sep 17, 2021
    93
    It’s also arguably his most energetic solo album. ... It works equally well as lean-forward or lean-back music — the listener can focus on it or simply have it on as atmosphere that enhancing the environment without distracting from it.
  2. Sep 17, 2021
    80
    Like any good work of indie folk, González’s voice and guitar blend together as one, creating a uniquely placid experience. It’s sleepy, acoustically sound, and definitely worthy of its place in González’s already impressive catalogue.
  3. Uncut
    Sep 17, 2021
    80
    Local Valley is positive, engaged, almost rousing. [Oct 2021, p.32]
  4. Sep 17, 2021
    70
    Even when Local Valley is working as well as his last few releases, it’s hard not to wish for a little more than consistency.
  5. Oct 6, 2021
    70
    González no longer aspires to perform strident music for crowds. The songs on Local Valley show he is happy to show the way quietly.
  6. Sep 21, 2021
    70
    González hasn’t changed much since his 2003 debut ‘Veneer’ but his fans won’t be disappointed by his new project and will surely be glad to have new songs after waiting six years.
  7. Mojo
    Sep 17, 2021
    60
    Local Valley has no lows, nor any thrilling highs, but it's an even, easy pleasure from start to finish. [Oct 2021, p.91]

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