The Night Chancers
by Baxter Dury
  • Record Label: Heavenly
  • Release Date: Mar 20, 2020
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
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  1. IgorSiberia
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Incredibly lyrical, warm and melodic album of a talented author and artist. He knows what he does and does it very well. His best album.
  2. Menios
    Mar 29, 2020
    9
    It was so good, that I want to have it in the background of my life. It was like watching a movie, the protagonist of which takes you into a magical world with love, poetry, a variety of people and fun. A journey worth everything. One of the best albums of the year, so far.
  3. Lajaleaa
    May 6, 2020
    8
    ( 82/100 )
    @tuznalgaz
    Aunque desconozco la trayectoria de Baxter Bury y este es mi primer acercamiento a su música, no es difícil identificar que es un músicos muy conscientes del valor de la sensibilidad en la producción y lo usa a su favor. Baxter usa un grupo de violines y un coro para reforzar esa sensibilidad. Sus discursos sobre el prejuicio social, el asedio sutil y la    ( 82/100 )
    @tuznalgaz

    Aunque desconozco la trayectoria de Baxter Bury y este es mi primer acercamiento a su música, no es difícil identificar que es un músicos muy conscientes del valor de la sensibilidad en la producción y lo usa a su favor. Baxter usa un grupo de violines y un coro para reforzar esa sensibilidad. Sus discursos sobre el prejuicio social, el asedio sutil y la compulsividad de pertenecer o hacer que alguien te pertenezca decoran la música que se expresa libremente. Entre la voz de Baxter, sus letras y la música, existe un muy lindo y sensible acuerdo en el que los dos se apoyan mutuamente para expresarse sin interrupciones. Un trabajo interesante y definitivamente importante para quienes vivimos a la sombra de los edificios de la burocracia, anhelando un poco de plenitud.
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    Even though I don't know Baxter Bury's career, this first aproachment to his music is not dificult to see that he is a very concious musician about the value of sensibility in the production and he uses it in his favor. Baxter uses a group of violines and a chorus to make that clear. His speeches about social prejudice, the subtle stalking and the compulsivity of belonguing or making someone belongs to you embelish the music that expresses freely. Between Baxter's voice, his lyrics and the music, theres a very sweet and sensible agreement in which they both help each other to express themselves with no interruptions. An interesting work and definitevily important for those who live in the shadow of the burocratic buildings, craving for a little of fullfilment.    … Expand
  4. IngmarGod
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    What an amazing album..
    '' I'm Not Your Dog '' the British accent with France language, ,and the 80's vibes.. masterpiece

    great album to make a movie.

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Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. The Quietus
    Mar 23, 2020
    80
    Even with each powerful stride forwards in his career, it never seems Baxter will quite escape the shadowing of his late father, Ian. Yet, perhaps it is this paternal context, this very partial eclipsing that leaves Baxter’s work with a great style of its own. After all, a light emanating from shade will always appear brighter than one already doused in daylight.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    Mar 23, 2020
    90
    Of course this is a great record. Of course this is essential listening. At this point in his career he’s still getting better, and that’s a scary proposition.
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  3. AllMusic
    Mar 20, 2020
    80
    The Night Chancers is the kind of record that hits instantly thanks to its smooth and strangely comforting surfaces, then each subsequent listen takes it deeper as Dury's delivery and outlook become more and more embraceable. He's struggled to make his own way in the music world, free of his father's influence. It seems safe to say that records as good as this prove that Baxter has arrived with a voice and sound of his own.
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