Long Way Home
by Låpsley
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: Mar 4, 2016
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Mar 7, 2016
    60
    Here are 12 songs about emotional hurt and partial recovery; some cliche-ridden (yes, one song here is really called Love Is Blind), others classy and nagging.
  2. The Guardian
    Mar 3, 2016
    60
    Låpsley’s own attempts at Adele-sized mainstream hits are a bit too obvious--see Operator (He Doesn’t Call Me), bred in a Petri dish with Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse and some cowbells. Better are the moments when it gets a bit brooding.
  3. Uncut
    Mar 2, 2016
    40
    Rarely do you sense the real pain that underpins these limp ballads and her aggressively mannered delivery. [Apr 2016, p.75]
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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. alexpogor
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Just perefection... This electronic beats makes me feel like in heaven. Lapsley s angel voice made me a skin orgasm haha. She have to becomeJust perefection... This electronic beats makes me feel like in heaven. Lapsley s angel voice made me a skin orgasm haha. She have to become famous like Lana Del Rey or Halsey.… Full Review »
  2. stanTM4
    May 6, 2016
    8
    At 19, the English songstress has already created a voice for herself separate from her contemporaries. This rare talent mixed withAt 19, the English songstress has already created a voice for herself separate from her contemporaries. This rare talent mixed with provocative icy electronic production and airy instrumentals entices the listener, begging for more, searching immediately for the replay button. Where Lapsley lacks variety of pace and sound on the album she makes up in mystique and deep-seated emotional expression.… Full Review »
  3. iknowaboutmusic
    Apr 5, 2016
    10
    I think anyone who has a mature mind will fall in love with Låpsley. She's only 19 and made a nice album. The lyrics are so unique and trueI think anyone who has a mature mind will fall in love with Låpsley. She's only 19 and made a nice album. The lyrics are so unique and true that I think she could change the world.… Full Review »
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