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

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  1. Janeylou
    Nov 6, 2016
    9
    A really impressive debut. LH is such a talented song-writer. Her unique voice has real warmth but gives an edginess to the songs if that makes sense. It's a really accomplished album. brilliantly constructed songs, but never contrived... I love it.
  2. Ricko
    Feb 22, 2012
    8
    Nominated for a Mercury Music Prize in 2009 - it is quite good but not sure if it was so good it warranted a nomination. The majority of the record has nice, up tempo songs - a big change from her days backing Damien Rice. Well worth a listen but it's fairly gentle stuff and sometimes it can be a bit pedestrian. I saw Lisa play the record live and have to say I appreciated it a lot moreNominated for a Mercury Music Prize in 2009 - it is quite good but not sure if it was so good it warranted a nomination. The majority of the record has nice, up tempo songs - a big change from her days backing Damien Rice. Well worth a listen but it's fairly gentle stuff and sometimes it can be a bit pedestrian. I saw Lisa play the record live and have to say I appreciated it a lot more after that than before.… Expand
  3. 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 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 allGorgeous 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.… Expand
  4. RK
    May 10, 2009
    9
    Beautiful singing. Eclectic mix of instruments and voices.
  5. 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.
  6. NiallC
    Mar 9, 2009
    10
    Cracking album.
  7. rossL
    Feb 21, 2009
    9
    Great debut. Haunting and stays with you long after listening to it.
  8. mosstinp
    Feb 14, 2009
    9
    Beautiful.

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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. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Hannigan may be introspective, but she knows how to coax a melody into the sunlight.
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  2. PopMatters
    70
    Though Sea Sew is a folk album, the music here is thrillingly lush.
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  3. Slant Magazine
    80
    Unassuming and refreshingly lacking in the pretension of so many contemporary folk-pop records, Sea Sew makes for both a challenging and a charming proper introduction for Hannigan.
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