Songs of an Unknown Tongue
by Zara McFarlane
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Mojo
    Jul 21, 2020
    100
    McFarlane creates a series of vibrant storytelling soundscapes where her sweetly soulful harmonised vocals intertwine with woozy synth sounds and throbbing electronic rhythms. [Sep 2020, p.92]
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  2. Q Magazine
    Jul 21, 2020
    80
    An enthralling, multi-layered listen. [Aug 2020, p.109]
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  3. Clash Music
    Jul 21, 2020
    80
    Thoughtful, innovative, and reflective, ‘Songs Of An Unknown Tongue’ is a special record, one that offers up questions and revelations in equal measure.
  5. Uncut
    Jul 21, 2020
    70
    McFarlane paints elegant, jazz-literate shapes over digital beats, syncopated hand drums and glitchy systems noise.[Sep 2020, p.32]
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  1. jayneph
    Jul 23, 2020
    4
    Personally, although I can understand the appeal, as the instrumentation is pretty well done, overall, this album just wasn't that great toPersonally, although I can understand the appeal, as the instrumentation is pretty well done, overall, this album just wasn't that great to me. I felt as if I had to force my way through it, as it was pretty dull.

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