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Thankful Villages, Vol. 1 Image
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82

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  • Summary: The first of a planned trilogy from the British singer-songwriter was inspired by the 54 villages in England and Wales where soldiers from World War I returned home safely.
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  • Record Label: Rivertones
  • Genre(s): Folk, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Indie Folk, British Folk
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
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  1. Jun 22, 2016
    80
    As an album, it hangs together beautifully, avoiding the pitfalls of many concept records with its warm, honest approach.
  2. Jun 22, 2016
    80
    Rather than a dry, scholarly guide to the Thankful Villages, Hayman's warm snapshots represent a fading vision of rural Britain, and it's a tribute he gives with great respect and tenderness.
  3. Uncut
    Jun 22, 2016
    80
    Wonderful stuff. [Aug 2016, p.76]
  4. Jun 22, 2016
    70
    As an album it is of questionable value, but its ambitions are much bigger than the album form.