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Oct 12, 2018It’s precise where MASSEDUCTION was deliciously sloppy. But in real terms, they’re both as near to perfect as a pop record is going to get these days--incredibly perceptive, personal and inviting with clever lyrics sitting on beautifully inventive melodies. Both albums are great. Both albums deserve all the awards.
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Oct 12, 2018MassEducation brings Clark’s acoustic inclinations from YouTube’s annals to wax grooves, and serves as a testament to her versatile songwriting and remarkable vocal strength.
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Oct 23, 2018Occasionally, MassEducation borders on being too stark for its own good, but the songs hold their power in this unvarnished setting.
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Oct 18, 2018MassEducation is that rare record that works both as a standalone album and a companion to the original.
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Oct 16, 2018She has discussed the idea of songs having multiple lives, and that people, too, can live more than one existence in parallel, always aware of their diametric opposite. These songs bridge the gap between the two, exposing the overwhelming darkness that unifies her eclectic output along the way.
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Oct 12, 2018MassEducation is an object lesson in how sonic switch-ups can offer new insights into even the most idea-dense material— and listeners as well as artists can have those epiphanies.
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Oct 12, 2018It will be fascinating to see where Clark goes next, but in the meantime MassEducation is better than it needs to be, and an interesting reflection on a career defining record.
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Oct 12, 2018MassEducation is hardly a necessary addition to St. Vincent's repertoire, but it is nevertheless an interesting and worthwhile listen for fans.
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