- Summary: This is the second disc for the duo of Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) and vocalist Siobhan de Mare (Mono).
- Record Label: Bella Union
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 1 out of 6
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Mixed: 5 out of 6
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Negative: 0 out of 6
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Russian Doll is defined by beautiful tones, imprecise boundaries, world-weary subject matter and a Phil Spectorian sheen that obscures as much as it illuminates.
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MojoQuietly turn[s] into a rather good record as it goes along. [Jun 2004, p.116]
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It does seem like a step backward for them, and it doesn't help that there aren't as many memorable songs here as there are on the debut.
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Q MagazineAn inventive album whose impact is lessened by Guthrie's illustrious past. [Jun 2004, p.107]
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Under The RadarThe Cocteau Twins-lite feeling persists. [#7]
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UncutNot that there isn't music on Russian Doll that's as lovely as any he's made, but it's brought crashing down to earth by deeply average singer Siobhan de Mare. [Jun 2004, p.86]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 2 out of 2
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Mixed: 0 out of 2
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Negative: 0 out of 2
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fritzsDec 7, 2004I love siobhan in violet , but life in Mono is the best .
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AnandgyanSep 29, 2005
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