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Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 123 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter was was co-produced with Jack Antonoff.
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  • Record Label: Republic
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 16, 2021
    100
    Both musically and lyrically, this is Clairo doing what she does best – crafting gorgeous jewels that help you make sense of your own world, one step at a time. ‘Sling’ might take inspiration from classic songwriters of yesteryear but, decades from now, it will be Cottrill whom our future artists hold up with similar reverence.
  2. Consequence
    Jul 20, 2021
    91
    Sling may not have the pop-centered style of Immunity, but it’s one that features Clairo’s impeccable ability to craft intimate, emotive songs. It’s a record that’s musically indebted to the past, but it’s done so in an adventurous, fascinating way.
  3. DIY Magazine
    Jul 20, 2021
    90
    ‘Immunity’ was a shoulder to cry on, a promise that it will all be okay, eventually. ‘Sling’ feels like that “eventually” coming true.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Jul 16, 2021
    80
    Cottrill, who performs as Clairo, raises the stakes on Sling, her compelling, sharply-focused and musically adventurous second album.
  5. Sputnikmusic
    Jul 19, 2021
    80
    Sling does what all excellent folk records should: tell a story, and provide a glimpse inside the narrator's mind during that process. Sling's only real fault is that the melodies don't stick, but knowing the plight behind Claire's music makes it worth returning to again and again. Albums like that always seem to win us over in the end.
  6. Pitchfork
    Jul 19, 2021
    74
    Sling may be an album concerned with time, fears of obsolescence instilled by a vampiric music industry. But it also finds exuberance in stillness, a kind of gentle unburdening.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Jul 16, 2021
    60
    While their jazzy arrangements channel the pleasant air of ‘70s AM folk, Sling’s 12 tracks tend to fuse into an unassuming whole that veers perilously close to easy-listening ennui.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 44
  3. Negative: 1 out of 44
  1. Djgallagher
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    This is an amazing record. Sonically & Lyrically gorgeous. My favourite tracks are Zinnias, Partridge & Just For Today. Any song on the entireThis is an amazing record. Sonically & Lyrically gorgeous. My favourite tracks are Zinnias, Partridge & Just For Today. Any song on the entire record could be a top track . 10/10… Expand
  2. ctt6rill
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    I love this album so much! I think that it have very beautiful songs with a beautiful meaning. In my opinion Clairo has envoluped so much withI love this album so much! I think that it have very beautiful songs with a beautiful meaning. In my opinion Clairo has envoluped so much with “Sling”.… Expand
  4. mikeelbbh
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    it's a really magical album, conveying patience in every sense of the word, I think listening to this facet of Clairo is an extremelyit's a really magical album, conveying patience in every sense of the word, I think listening to this facet of Clairo is an extremely wonderful thing since it's given quite well, regarding the tracks, they're just perfect.… Expand
  5. anthonyz12345
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Clairo killing it like always, definitely a great album. "Wade" is overall just a masterpiece.
  6. SleepyFox
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    Well-written and emotional lyrics, tasteful instrumentation, perfect production and 70's pop-folk influences: this is Clairo's second album. AWell-written and emotional lyrics, tasteful instrumentation, perfect production and 70's pop-folk influences: this is Clairo's second album. A masterpiece of accomplished work where we can only hope for the best for the future.… Expand
  7. ANGELOO22
    Feb 4, 2022
    8
    Um desabafo calmo e suave, assim eu enxergo Sling, segundo álbum de estúdio da Clairo. Sem dúvidas o trabalho mais completo da artista, umaUm desabafo calmo e suave, assim eu enxergo Sling, segundo álbum de estúdio da Clairo. Sem dúvidas o trabalho mais completo da artista, uma junção de vocais suaves e arranjos no violão tomam conta de boa parte do projeto.
    Me imagino tomando um café e lendo um livro ao ouvir Sling.

    Meu top 5 faixas:
    Joanie
    Zinnias
    Sling
    Wade
    Blouse    … Expand
  8. Aredsong15
    Aug 14, 2021
    0
    Gostei só de uma música... Não é muito bom não, mas vou dar 0 só por favoritismo mesmo desculpa, preciso ajudar meus favs haha

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