New View
by Eleanor Friedberger
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. musicOMH.com
    Feb 3, 2016
    60
    This New View is pleasant, but a little more of the old fire would be welcome.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Jan 22, 2016
    60
    Although the lyrical themes aren’t necessarily treading new ground--and at times sound feel more 1970s than 2010s--New View is the most self-assured realisation of the Friedberger’s delicately eloquent and intelligent musical talent.
  3. Consequence
    Jan 15, 2016
    58
    The album’s weaknesses aren’t unforgivable; they just too frequently sound limp and over-saturated in storied traditions. The verve and unpredictability that so frequently fueled her songs are lost and sorely missed.

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Norgizfox
    Dec 7, 2016
    7
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  2. Custom_Concerns
    Jan 22, 2016
    8
    New View is an album that emulates the sound of 60's and 70's pop/rock, but it succeeds in providing enough originality and tact to sound lessNew View is an album that emulates the sound of 60's and 70's pop/rock, but it succeeds in providing enough originality and tact to sound less derivative and more celebratory. Friedberger is a great songwriter and possibly an even better guitarist, and it shows on tracks like the slow ballad Never Is a Long Time and the closing track A Long Walk. There is nothing here that strikes me as amazing, but what New View has delivered us is a much stronger than average release. Highly recommended.

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