The Way Is Read
by The Staves
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: Dec 1, 2017
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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Uncut
    Dec 21, 2017
    80
    Watford's Stavely-Taylor sisters and New York's chamber music sextet effortlessly bridge the divide between their chosen genres. [Feb 2018, p.35]
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  2. AllMusic
    Dec 8, 2017
    80
    The Way Is Read's sequencing, which mixes songs and connective tissue, sometimes within and across tracks, has the effect of an album-length work, if one with distinct tunes. Perhaps its biggest achievement is that it so often seems the work of a single group of nine.
  3. Clash Music
    Dec 8, 2017
    70
    Throughout the album, a more mature sound can be heard, which reflects their break from recording music, allowing them to evolve as musicians and songwriters on this more mature, risk-taking production.

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  1. Ricko
    Jul 21, 2022
    7
    At first this was a little jarring but this really is a record that gets so much better on repeated listening. The beauty of the StavesAt first this was a little jarring but this really is a record that gets so much better on repeated listening. The beauty of the Staves harmonies connected perfectly with the more classical/folk style of yMusic with minimal production interfering with the sounds being created. Sounds a world apart from the albums the Staves released either side of this one. Pity it's so hard to get physically.… Full Review »