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  • Summary: The third full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb.
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Lived and Died Alone
Love never came easily to me There were no fish swimming in my sea I resided myself to the fact That I would always love never to be loved back But... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Truth is, the release of Tin Star should set Ortega’s adopted home town alight.
  2. 80
    Once you hear any of them, you’ll want more, especially since this compact 32 minute disc ends way too soon.
  3. Uncut
    Nov 1, 2013
    80
    Her strident approach to country means she excels at rockabilly-flavoured tunes. [Dec 2013, p.71]
  4. Nov 15, 2013
    80
    Lindi Ortega--a Canadian relocated to Tennessee--deserves to be counted among them, with what sounds like it could be a breakthrough set.
  5. 75
    Tin Star doesn’t play around with the formula, but it’s much better off rollicking through a hot-blooded, swinging set than it is attempting to be some kind of self-conscious alt-indie crossover.
  6. Nov 1, 2013
    70
    They aren’t bad songs, but Tin Star is more interesting when Ortega turns her lyrical glance elsewhere.
  7. Nov 18, 2013
    60
    Ortega is more convincing when she leaves the music biz out.

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