Singing Saw
by Kevin Morby
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. DIY Magazine
    Apr 15, 2016
    60
    Definitely an album of two halves, by the time you hit ‘Ferris Wheel’ and ‘Destroyer’ the record drifts off into Dylan-isms that while are nice enough, don’t carry the same idiosyncratic weight of ‘Singing Saw’ or ‘Drunk and On A Star’ that will some day carve out a classic from this hugely promising talent.

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#36 Best Album of 2016
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#16 Most Shared Album of 2016

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 36
  3. Negative: 3 out of 36
  1. Rumano
    May 2, 2019
    10
    A timeless album. The songwriter makes his best album, a classical cut of songs but with a modern point of view. The production of the albumA timeless album. The songwriter makes his best album, a classical cut of songs but with a modern point of view. The production of the album is absolutely amazing.… Full Review »
  2. comceleney
    Apr 25, 2016
    7
    A nice step forward for Morby. We've seen a gradual improvement from him over the years, and that's encouraging. The album starts out strongA nice step forward for Morby. We've seen a gradual improvement from him over the years, and that's encouraging. The album starts out strong with "Cut Me Down" and "Been to the Mountain" but dulls off towards the end in a slightly uninteresting way. Overall, a solid work from Morby and Cohen.… Full Review »
  3. pasido
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    Really great. Varied songs that remind me of Town van Zandt, Nick Drake and Velvet Underground, and mixed with classic folk music elements andReally great. Varied songs that remind me of Town van Zandt, Nick Drake and Velvet Underground, and mixed with classic folk music elements and lyricism.… Full Review »
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