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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length studio release for the sister duo of Rebecca and Megan Lovell features a guest appearance from Tyler Bryant.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Jun 9, 2020
    90
    Infusing Self Made Man with gospel and blues, Larkin Poe reinvent musical tradition to trumpet their standpoints.
  2. 90
    While the sisters have never made a bad album, as soon as you push play and the title track comes roaring out with its classic Led Zeppelin-styled riff, sung and played simultaneously by Rebecca, it’s clear that the sisters have found their footing.
  3. 80
    While Larkin Poe are worthy, though, they’re never dull. [Jun 2020, p.87]
  4. Jun 16, 2020
    80
    Self Made Man is a further confirmation that these are women of substance.
  5. Jun 9, 2020
    70
    This is unbridled passion, an unyielding declaration of freedom. As strong as it is, however, a little tempering down in a few places could only add to the overall impact.
  6. Jun 10, 2020
    70
    At the end of the day, the Lovells have created another strong, forward-thinking record that continues to show an overall evolution in Larkin Poe's sound and style, providing a worthy followup to their previous outings.
  7. Mojo
    Jun 26, 2020
    60
    Go some way to subverting stodgy blues-rock gender cliche on an LP that takes off on the Tom Petty-ish title track. [Aug 2020, p.94]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Otro éxito más que sumar a la lista de Larkin Poe. Como productor musical estas hermanas se encuentran en el número 1 de grupos soñados que meOtro éxito más que sumar a la lista de Larkin Poe. Como productor musical estas hermanas se encuentran en el número 1 de grupos soñados que me gustaría poder grabar algún día. Expand
  2. Jun 15, 2020
    9
    Scorching blues/rock by the sisters Lovell. Rebecca may have the best female blues voice in America right now and her sister Megan is aScorching blues/rock by the sisters Lovell. Rebecca may have the best female blues voice in America right now and her sister Megan is a top-notch slide guitarist, sounding at times like Derek Trucks with the classic blues and Indian inflection. They profess their strength and independence on this album and also provide a great rendition of Blind Willie Johnson's God Moves On The Water. Larkin Poe is now at its peak. Don't miss this one! Expand