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The Sleeper

The Leisure Society

The Sleeper

Debut album of Americana/folk from the English duo

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6.9

Label
Willkommen
UK Release date
30/03/2009
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  1. 9.0 |   musicOMH

    In short, this is one of 2009's great albums. Accessible, hugely listenable, yet complex and well constructed; moving and enjoyable; it is likely to be treasured by most of those who get to hear it, and deservedly so
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  2. 8.0 |   State

    ...a folk album which borrows heavily on folk/pop tradition yet he has imbued it with a resolutely English flavour. It’s more Paul McCartney than Brian Wilson, more Fairport Convention than The Band
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  3. 8.0 |   Observer Music Monthly

    Peculiarly English strain of Americana shot through with longing and a nagging sense of dread.
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  4. 6.0 |   Scotland on Sunday

    An immaculate debut from a band with immaculate artistic credentials… Last Of The Melting Snow was rightfully nominated for an Ivor Novello Award, and is the best thing here
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  5. 6.0 |   Irish Times

    The Last of the Melting Snow (a fabulous, mournful break-up tune), A Short Weekend Begins With Longing and Come to Your Senses display Hemming’s natural skills as a gentle, glistening songwriter
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  6. 6.0 |   Clash

    Just the right of twee; tender and sincere.
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