Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Oct 25, 2019
    100
    It’s an exquisite, softly delivered wonder of an album which contains many of the things that he’s excelled at over the years while leading The High Llamas.
  2. Uncut
    Oct 25, 2019
    90
    Played and sun with unassuming grace, it's an album of rare generosity. [Nov 2019, p.30]
  3. Mojo
    Nov 21, 2019
    80
    O'Hagan has taken apart what he's known for and put it back together in an entirely fresh ways. [Jan 2020, p.89]
  4. Oct 25, 2019
    80
    No matter the name, it's impressive that O'Hagan continues to examine this one small corner of the musical universe, still finding new ways to combine sounds in ways that please the ear and stimulate the mind.
  5. Oct 25, 2019
    70
    The album is a weird third cousin to Todd Rundgren's A Wizard, A True Star, where ideas pop up and vanish as the restless mind of the creator moves on to something else. That sometimes leaves the listener slightly baffled, but never bored. And definitely intrigued.
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Another fantastic album from Sean O'Hagan, one of the most creative minds in music. The string arrangements are breathtaking and the songsAnother fantastic album from Sean O'Hagan, one of the most creative minds in music. The string arrangements are breathtaking and the songs take you to another world. He never misses a step. Must-listen. Full Review »
  2. Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Yes a welcome issue from Sean O Hagan.Wonderful vocal contributions from Cathal Coughlan (Microdisney).Much brilliant originalYes a welcome issue from Sean O Hagan.Wonderful vocal contributions from Cathal Coughlan (Microdisney).Much brilliant original composition.Highlites include Better Lull Bear ,McCardle Brown, and The Paykan,Twelve delightful tracks full of harps,percussion and ingenious pop compostions.Lets hope he tours real soon.
    Brentino Kitsano
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