Blurt Magazine's Scores
- Music
For 1,384 reviews, this publication has graded:
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57% higher than the average critic
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3% same as the average critic
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40% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 73
Highest review score: | George Fest: A Night to Celebrate the Music of George Harrison [Live] | |
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Lowest review score: | Collapse |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 950 out of 1384
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Mixed: 427 out of 1384
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Negative: 7 out of 1384
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The strong creative flow guiding this record indicates that the band’s artistic direction wasn’t solely the vision of Smith.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Nov 14, 2013
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Though occasionally confounding, it inevitably turns out to be time well spent.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Nov 4, 2013
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Majestically sad (“Almost Home,” “Saints”), soulfully sad (“A Case For Shame”), atmospherically sad (“Going Wrong”), trip hop sad (“The Last Day,” “Tell Me”), Northern soul sad (“Don’t Love Me”) are all interesting but often too subtle variations that almost make you want to force feed him Zoloft at times.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Nov 4, 2013
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This is more, almost more than you can take, and it’s better than less any day.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Nov 4, 2013
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Sunlight on the Moon is utterly pleasant, slightly off-kilter and melodically memorable, but if you listen to it hard enough, it’s also a bit disturbing.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 31, 2013
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Deer Tick’s fifth and latest offering is a tad darker and surprisingly personal compared to earlier efforts. The result is ultimately a stronger album, but it takes a little time to get to the good stuff.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 31, 2013
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- Posted Oct 30, 2013
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With twenty tracks and plenty of impromptu circumstance, it may not offer the same potential for pure appreciation that a standard anthology of studio tracks might provide. Nevertheless, there’s an adventurous spirit contained herein, and The Chills show they’re adept at heating things up as necessary.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 29, 2013
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The Canadian chanteuse offers up a series of deceptively delicate entreaties that quickly give way to the sort of emphatic rhythms and boisterous melodies that reflect an unmistakably bold confidence.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 29, 2013
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The Avett Brothers have established a singular style. And with it, a well-deserved reputation that assures their place among the best of the breed.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 28, 2013
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No Age has made an album devoid of joy, yet I couldn’t help but smile when listening to it.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 25, 2013
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It would seem as if she’s making music from a disengaged point of view.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 25, 2013
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Intended as the follow-up to Griffin’s sophomore set Flaming Red, Silver Bell finds a young artist still determining her direction. Griffin’s furtive vocals dominate the album overall, but the settings shift dramatically throughout.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 22, 2013
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From the opening cut of “Earthen Gate” the songs nudge, heave, shove and then finally bulldoze their way to your hearts.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 22, 2013
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Despite those candid confessions, Arrows never bows to Scattergood’s self-indulgence, given the swooning synths and other cosmic confections.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 22, 2013
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Somewhere along the line, this became an amazing band, and songwriting/arranging this masterful elevates Blur The Line to modern-classic status, fully justifying the 5-star rating applied at the top of this review.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 22, 2013
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Unison chants (“Kaani”) and stray bursts of percussion (“Nouvel”) punctuate the multi-lingual songs, but the dominant timbre is a delicious, delirious clang.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 17, 2013
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Pushin’ Against A Stone is an impressive calling card to the rest of the world that this, until now, under heralded artist is both an adept student of American folk music traditions and a modern day practitioner with perhaps preternatural talents.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 17, 2013
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The compelling 46-minute result shape-shifts with graceful ease, never losing touch with its pop song aesthetic.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 17, 2013
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It’s a balance of brainy introspection and communal joy--hard to do but easy to listen to.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 17, 2013
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Ambitious and inviting, Siberia puts Polvo in a more accessible place while remaining faithful to its artistic vision.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 17, 2013
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This is the kind of show that often carries a “had to be there” air, especially given the heavy participation of the crowd and the freewheeling nature of the performance. But Chilton’s charm and talent make Electricity By Candlelight wear surprisingly well.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 11, 2013
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Happily, The Ghost of the Mountain succeeds in every respect, an album that sounds like the product of a group rather than simply a collaboration between like-minded associates.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 11, 2013
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Nature Noir feels like it’s got a bit more substance and structure, a natural foundation under the otherworldly sheen.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 9, 2013
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So while songs such as “Beautiful Dream,” “Run” and “Gloria” may be anchored with a touch of techno, there’s also plenty of sparkle and substance to keep most folks satisfied.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 9, 2013
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This debut from Dangerkids is ambitious only in the fact that there is so much wrong with this record.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 8, 2013
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The EP is the perfect cherry on that sweet cake that is Light Up Gold.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 8, 2013
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You can’t help but feel a little let down that they didn’t experiment a bit more on this one.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 3, 2013
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To be sure, Blitzen Trapper can be commended for breaking down the boundaries between roots and rhythm, even though they may alienate those more accustomed to the tried and true.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 3, 2013
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From the heads down deliberation of Alligator, Mississippi to the teasing double entendre of Sweet Tooth, White’s music captures a particular time and place when pop and pretense weren’t necessarily intertwined.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 2, 2013
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On Oni Pond, their fifth, is quite possibly the closest they will ever come to being considered de-cluttered.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Oct 2, 2013
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The mixtape of emotions Trentemoller has produced on Lost is proof of his virtuosity.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Sep 27, 2013
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It’s merely average, one likely to fade into memory once the buzz dies down and the fire goes out.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Sep 27, 2013
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Despite the duplications from previous collections and a heavy emphasis on dubious alternate mixes, true devotees will likely still find Made in California an essential acquisition.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Sep 20, 2013
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Yes, this type of record has been done before, and arguably better, but there are still some powerful tracks on The Things.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Sep 18, 2013
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Allegedly a bubblegum record, in reality this is Collins’ take on psychedelic pop, with twinkling keyboards, polite guitars and a heretofore unimagined Collins croon that could charm the panties off a lesbian punk rocker.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Sep 18, 2013
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It’s that free-flowing vibe that helps make this seem more like an overdue reunion for the home town crowd as much as any attempt at a polished performance.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Sep 16, 2013
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While that sad waste of talent and potential deals the album a serious blow, the rest of the set proves mostly satisfying, even when the song selection remains relatively unknown.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Sep 12, 2013
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Their latest, crammed with 17 tracks, will likely be a case of too much of a good thing for all but the hardcore fans.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Sep 11, 2013
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Tales of Us unveils yet again how talented Goldfrapp truly is as together Alison and Gregory continue to craft music that does not pigeonhole them into a set genre; they simply make exceptional music.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Sep 11, 2013
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Elvis at Stax, discreetly packaged, replete with complete credits for musicians, singers, and studio personnel, and excellent (if fawning) Robert Gordon liner notes, is a nice corrective.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Sep 9, 2013
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- Posted Sep 9, 2013
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The lush production and whimsical tone complement May’s discerning ear for song arrangements, making Warm Blanket his most endearing effort yet.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Sep 9, 2013
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The good folks at Shout Factory didn’t opt to only offer these discs a second time around, but instead provided added enticement via two bonus extras, a stunning live recording from Nashville’s Polk Theater, recorded around the same time as I Feel Alright, and a live DVD from the Cold Creek Correctional Facility where Earle had earlier been incarcerated.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Sep 5, 2013
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- Posted Sep 4, 2013
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- Posted Sep 4, 2013
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- Posted Sep 4, 2013
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King Khan is, so far, pursuing a sound that is more huge than slick, and it sounds great.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Sep 3, 2013
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It all combines to create an album of magical (realist) splendor, a journey into a past which will always have more to offer each time you listen to it.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Sep 3, 2013
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The ferocity in their delivery and the sheer sweep of their eager entreaties create an anthemic exposition, resulting in a series of songs that make it impossible to sit still.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 29, 2013
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["Arkestra" is] a mess and a resolution all at once, a miasma shot through with clarity. The rest of the album is good, but if you need one reason to play it again, this is it.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 29, 2013
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This is the ordinary world made radiant, surreal and strange, its everyday objects glowing with internal light.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 28, 2013
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It’s unlikely that Carrier will be the offering that brings that promise home. Yet it is a superb showcase for the pair’s ample prowess.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 28, 2013
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The impotence of railing against it is a theme running through a lot of the record, and in the case of Nightingale Floors, coming to terms with the past has freed Rogue Wave to turn in what might be their finest work.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 27, 2013
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Opening the door of your mind’s eye to the psychedelic sludge and acid punk hooks of Slave Vows will gain you a lot of decadent pleasure, little insight and even less mercy.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 27, 2013
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These slow-rolling, Southern-bred sentiments serve him well, and indeed Gone Away Backward appears to be a fine step forward.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 27, 2013
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The raison d’etre here is warhammer shred, with little mercy and less restraint.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 22, 2013
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While the tunefulness of these tracks may not be so obvious--and in many cases, almost entirely elusive--she entices her listeners to peel back the layers and discover the shimmering glow that emanates from within.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 22, 2013
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- Posted Aug 22, 2013
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The album is gorgeous, almost an abstraction of what musical loveliness could be.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 20, 2013
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In isolation, he finds beautiful music; with a band, he discovered confusion, pretentiousness and ultimately an average record.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 19, 2013
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Fondness for Jackleg only grows the more time you spend with it.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 16, 2013
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The rock vibe of past records is all but gone but not completely as the final song, “Brio” smokes along.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 16, 2013
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Phillips’ very considerable skill is in getting to the core of an idea, stripping it down to essentials and then shading it subtly with cross-currents of meaning and musical counterpoint.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 13, 2013
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The Ash & Clay, which is the new record from The Milk Carton Kids, is a fine representation of a dish that’s been plated to near perfection with but a small amount of key elements to make it a delight.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 12, 2013
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Certainly, there’s a fine line in-between a record bearing cohesion and every song being a clone of the tune before it, but Naomi suffers, even if slightly so, from multiple personalities.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 9, 2013
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Soft Will is certainly pleasant enough (which shouldn’t really be what you’re striving for with a rock album), and I’m sure is being hailed by indie taste makers everywhere who like their rock on the sterile side.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 9, 2013
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- Posted Aug 7, 2013
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Paul Walker’s not for everyone but will at least get the 40-somethings to quit bitching about Green Day.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 7, 2013
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To the Happy Few combines the experience of veterans with the joy of rediscovery.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 6, 2013
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Written while staying in the New Jersey house in which he grew up, the record isn’t so much nostalgic as wistful, as if Jones was surveying the streets he used to walk with good memories but no desire to relive the past.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 2, 2013
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As long as those instrumental additives remain intact, Poco will always excel in more than name alone, but with fewer voices in the mix, it also remains a challenge to reach that high bar established so early on.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 1, 2013
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Flowers is his third solo record and, unsurprisingly, it’s a collection of lush, textured compositions that, intentionally or not, accurately depict the graceful, exciting and endless landscapes that Iceland is so famed for.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 1, 2013
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Fortunately, most of the singers feel a kinship to Drake that comes through. They communicate that this is a cause worthy of their most thoughtful interpretive skills.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 1, 2013
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Anthemic stuff abounds here but they really hit a powerful stride in the middle with the fast-paced “Lizard Kids,” the funky bottom of “Lunar Phobia” and the girl-group sweetness of “Wrack Attack.”- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Aug 1, 2013
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Club 8 exist in their own bubble and continue to make music for themselves. You can’t fault them for that, on the contrary, they deserve your deeper respect for it.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 29, 2013
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Waiting for Something To Happen is an excellent record.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 29, 2013
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Though there are some slow-burners on this record; songs that might not stick on the first or second go round, they are worth the patience once they finally click with the listener.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 24, 2013
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The overall mood, however, is thoughtful and somber: unlike You Are Not Alone, this is a contemplative late-night album rather than a celebratory Sunday morning one. It’s wonderful.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 23, 2013
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Year of No Returning may not be the definitive post-Harpoons Furman record – he’s got another one coming this fall--but it is an album to build on.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 22, 2013
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Yessir Whatever may not be as essential as other titles in the extensive Madlib library, but is definitely worth checking out if you dig the id of his art.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 22, 2013
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It makes for a suitably successful second record that, regardless of the salacious story surrounding the band that made it, pretty much lives up to the inspiring promise of their first.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 22, 2013
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Subtlety and finesse are the watchwords here, two elements that deliver artistic intrigue.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 19, 2013
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Cosmic concoctions of this sort are all too rare these days, so it’s rather refreshing to hear this sound revisited, particularly with the added investment in melody that Elephant Stone tends to allow.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 19, 2013
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Somewhere between the somber and the swagger are the expansive and loosely-narrative “King of Cleveland” and “Famous Friends Along the Coast,” which both play like cinematic vignettes. Rich with imagery, resonance and hooks, they feel less esoteric than the rest of the album. But these songs are relatable and immediate, and lend a groundedness to the 12-track collection.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 17, 2013
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- Posted Jul 17, 2013
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None of these songs (well maybe “Hear No Evil”) will really shock long-term Lightning Bolt fans--but they do depart in interesting ways from the main project.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 16, 2013
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Practically vibrating with the will to realize its ambition, Crime & the City Solution finally produces its masterpiece.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 16, 2013
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To fully appreciate the album, it needs close attention. The magic comes when the members of the quartet start bumping each other up to the next musical level, and it helps to discover the steps they take to do that.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 15, 2013
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The whole project is haunted by mournfulness and death. And that of course suits a Nico tribute well.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 15, 2013
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Hearing “Love Is the Drug,” “Virginia Plain” and “The Bogus Man” this way embalms the material. And many lose a key dimension without vocals.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 15, 2013
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While some songs are utterly slow paced, they are obscured by the strength of the aforementioned tracks as well as “The Fall” and “Last Dance.”- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 15, 2013
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With a reflective outlook worthy of Bragg’s now venerable stature, this weathered perspective serves him well.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 15, 2013
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It’s intense and contradictory, a bundle of bravado and doubt and vulnerability and longing that stays with you for a long time after the last chorus fades.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 15, 2013
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Though the songs can come off as occasionally sterile (“On A Day” quickly comes to mind), it’s still a pretty impressive collection of songs from a band that’s only been around for a few years.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 15, 2013
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The pair keeps the door unlocked for the curious, but doesn’t put out tea and cakes in welcome, either.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 15, 2013
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He came out the other side with a hard-won wisdom, emotion and sense of craft that, like soul music, never goes out of style.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 15, 2013
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- Posted Jul 15, 2013
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It makes for a varied bunch if ever there was one, a set of songs that proves both deft and divine.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 15, 2013
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Newcomers may be a bit overwhelmed by all the frenzied drive of their delivery, but the combination of irony and assurance guarantees populist appeal.- Blurt Magazine
- Posted Jul 15, 2013
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