Yawny Yawn
by Bill Ryder-Jones
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  1. Geluckske
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Pure perfection. Been a fan since West Kirby and then i forgot about him for some twisted reason... I discovered Yawny Yawn first and then realised it's a piano 'rework' of the original 'Yawn'. I thought he would never top himself after West Kirby but he did... twice. I've been addicted for weeks now to both albums. The piano version is hauntingly beautiful. There is also more emphasis onPure perfection. Been a fan since West Kirby and then i forgot about him for some twisted reason... I discovered Yawny Yawn first and then realised it's a piano 'rework' of the original 'Yawn'. I thought he would never top himself after West Kirby but he did... twice. I've been addicted for weeks now to both albums. The piano version is hauntingly beautiful. There is also more emphasis on on the lyrics thanks to the stripped down nature of the songs. It's even a bit much sometimes, but I can't simply help myself listening to it. Just wow... what a genius. A national treasure of England. He deserves so much more recognition.… Expand

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  1. PopMatters
    Aug 1, 2019
    70
    The absence of instrumentation and arrangements beyond Ryder-Jones's lyrics and piano makes Yawny Yawn noticeably different from the original versions of the album's tracks. This is distinctive in offering a new listening experience focused on a direct and consistent style.
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  2. Mojo
    Jul 30, 2019
    80
    The piano's push into poignancy is occasionally too much, but Yawny Yawn largely feels like new information, a clear-sighted re-vision of a tremendous set of songs. [Sep 2019, p.86]
  3. Uncut
    Jul 30, 2019
    70
    The allusive, poetic intimacy of songs and singer are enriched, while an atmospheric haze keeps the concept loose. [Sep 2019, p.34]
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