The Neon Skyline
by Andy Shauf
  • Record Label: Anti-
  • Release Date: Jan 24, 2020
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
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  1. NWLH
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    Shauf proves his prowess with story telling on The Neon Skyline (TNS). From the first note your'e taken on a journey of a simple story with lots of emotional moments. TNS is equally as good when digested with headphones, as singles on a playlist, or as background music. This will definitely be one of the best albums of 2020. Top Tracks: Fire Truck, Neon Skyline, Things I Do, Living Room
  2. Lajaleaa
    Mar 22, 2020
    7
    ( 78/100 )

    Un trayecto agradable por las melodías de Andy Shauf. El álbum brilla por su accesibilidad, su carisma y sus pequeñas peculiaridades que destacan al artista. A veces su Indie medio Country cae a un ritmo muy lento en donde no hay una importante presencia de sensibilidad, sin embargo hay cierta seriedad en la energía de su música que en varias canciones se disfruta mucho.    ( 78/100 )

    Un trayecto agradable por las melodías de Andy Shauf. El álbum brilla por su accesibilidad, su carisma y sus pequeñas peculiaridades que destacan al artista. A veces su Indie medio Country cae a un ritmo muy lento en donde no hay una importante presencia de sensibilidad, sin embargo hay cierta seriedad en la energía de su música que en varias canciones se disfruta mucho. Producido por Philip Shaw Boba y Rob Schnapf, se encargan de cuidar el estilo del artista y agregar amigables detalles que crean atractivo y suavizarán el estado de humor de quien escuche.
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    A nice trip through Andy Shauf's melodies. The album shines thanks to its accessibility, its charisma and its little peculiarities that stand out the artist. Sometimes its Indie kind of Country falls in a very slow rhythm where there's not a relevant presence of sensibility, nevertheless, there is some seriousness in the energy of his music that can be enjoyed in several songs. Produced by Philip Shaw Boba y Rob Schnapf, manage to take care of the style of the artist and add friendly details that create attractiveness that will smoothen the mood of those who listen.    … Expand
  3. robjn
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    The best album of the year already. Wonderful storytelling, witty writing, wonderful arrangements and expert song writing, this album will make you laugh, cry, dance, and leave you wanting to listen to it again and again. Shauf is a modern day master that deserves more than the media gives him.
  4. Elicash237
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    Just a stellar record from a artist that's certainly earned all his accolades and more than lives up to the billing.
  5. OliBlank
    Jan 31, 2020
    9
    An album with incredible singles, which I played on repeat for months prior to the album coming out... but then when you hear the songs within the context of the album they become all the more poignant, and even devastating. The album stays true to its story, with every verse building on the last, and when you ultimately realize the back story to the breezy pop of "Try Again", the songAn album with incredible singles, which I played on repeat for months prior to the album coming out... but then when you hear the songs within the context of the album they become all the more poignant, and even devastating. The album stays true to its story, with every verse building on the last, and when you ultimately realize the back story to the breezy pop of "Try Again", the song morphs from a light romp to a deep meditation on relationships and how we treat and disappoint eachother. "The moon" had me in tears on my first close listen to the album. Really a treat.… Expand
  6. Lifeisbellablog
    Apr 19, 2020
    7
    I like the chill vibes of this album. It's definitely a very unique sound. One complaint I would have is that a lot of the songs sound pretty similar, but overall it's a very nice and relaxing album to listen to.

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Clash Music
    Feb 4, 2020
    80
    The Neon Skyline is one of those albums that will probably never achieve the popularity with the influencers and loud crowds that one sometimes lazily associates with a “successful” artist. Instead, it’s more likely to be enjoyed by hardcore fans in a small venue eschewing the limelight for a communal lament of the lives of the narrator, Charlie, Rose and Claire.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Jan 30, 2020
    79
    The Neon Skyline doesn’t require deep investment in its narrative to enjoy. Still, the closer you listen, the more rewarding it becomes.
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  3. Dusted Magazine
    Jan 29, 2020
    80
    Modest reservations aside, this is more top-drawer stuff from Shauf, as we’ve come to expect. Drink deep.
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