Sea Sew
by Lisa Hannigan
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Feb 3, 2009
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Q Magazine
    60
    Sea Sew exudes the sort of simple, homespun charm that many strive to achieve but so few succeed in pulling off. [Jun 2009, p.123]
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  2. Under The Radar
    50
    These ten songs are mostly slight variations on a sonic theme, but it sure is a hauntingly pretty one. [Winter 2009]
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  3. Mojo
    40
    Unfortunately, Sea Sew too often clunks along like its awkwardly punning title. [Jun 2009, p.1010]
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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 40
  3. Negative: 6 out of 40
  1. JackF
    Apr 8, 2009
    10
    Beautiful. I gave it a 10 to balance out the ridiculous 0s it's received. I think it deserves an 8.5.
  2. Catweazle
    Sep 5, 2011
    10
    Gorgeous first album, with songs that just grow on you each time you play them. I think the problem that some people have is that the music isGorgeous first album, with songs that just grow on you each time you play them. I think the problem that some people have is that the music is so subtle and understated that they miss the intricacies first time round - have some patience, people, and try listening again. I play it all the time in my car and, no, I haven't fallen asleep at the wheel - I find it ideal for soothing all notions of road rage when someone cuts me up or does something equally anti-social. Great music to chill out by, whatever stresses and strains you need to escape from.… Full Review »
  3. RK
    May 10, 2009
    9
    Beautiful singing. Eclectic mix of instruments and voices.
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