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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for Beth Jeans Houghton as Du Blonde was produced by Bad Seed and Grinderman member Jim Sclavunos.
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Baby I don't mind if my name is not the kind word you're looking for I can stay away, no I don't need to lay myself before your door And baby I won't... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
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  1. 85
    Overall, though, this is a satisfyingly substantial listen.
  2. May 21, 2015
    80
    This is music full of heart and imagination and it is well worth investigating, even though some long standing fans of hers may be puzzled at first.
  3. May 26, 2015
    80
    It’s her inability to comfortably fit into those convenient boxes that makes her so great.
  4. May 21, 2015
    74
    Welcome Back to Milk scans as an overhaul of its protagonist’s romantic history, a poised reassessment of domestic situations that seemed okay at the time, but maybe weren’t the best, after all. Wherever her gaze turns, Houghton’s conviction is lethal.
  5. May 18, 2015
    70
    As convincing as Welcome Back to Milk's fury is, Du Blonde's rock is no more straightforward than Houghton's version of folk was.
  6. May 12, 2015
    67
    Welcome Back to Milk gives Du Blonde’s blisteringly creative mind space to experiment, and her edits show immaculate choices.
  7. Q Magazine
    May 12, 2015
    60
    A concise soundtrack of garage racket, gospel-informed blues, glam balladry and piano confessionals. [Jun 205, p.104]

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  1. Jul 7, 2015
    6
    There are a few songs that I enjoy. However, the album lacks direction and did not stick with me. I appreciated the uniqueness of the album,There are a few songs that I enjoy. However, the album lacks direction and did not stick with me. I appreciated the uniqueness of the album, but I found it hard to stay interested. Collapse