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8.0
117939
8.0 |
Exclaim
On Migration Stories, M. Ward doesn't change the way he delivers his material as much as he alters the way it reverberates once it hits you
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8.0
117941
8.0 |
Uncut
The result is one of his most varied but distinct albums. Print edition only
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8.0
118038
8.0 |
Q
Ward continues to set a standard few other artists can match. Print edition only
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8.0
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DIY
It might be his most impressionistic yet
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8.0
118146
8.0 |
American Songwriter
Tastefully arranged, fully cohesive and concise, Migration Stories may well be M. Ward’s best bid for wider recognition, given that his soft spoken sentiments offer some assuring affirmation during these decidedly troubled times
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8.0
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Under The Radar
With this latest project, M. Ward paints a sequence of tableaus which are strung together as a patched-up pilgrimage
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7.2
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7.2 |
Pitchfork
The dusty twang of M. Ward’s guitar and his whispered singing paint a picture of souls in transition, hinting at the reasons people choose to leave their country for another
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7.0
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No Ripcord
Some of the arrangements stick, and some of them don't, but it's always enjoyable to hear where his open-ended narratives take you
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7.0
117943
7.0 |
musicOMH
Migration Stories is a slight album, and a brisk listen – but it is a totally accomplished project
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7.0
117946
7.0 |
Long Live Vinyl
Effortless beauty
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7.0
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7.0 |
All Music
He doesn't skimp on quality and there is plenty to love about this latest entry in his impressive catalog
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6.5
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Spectrum Culture
Serves our grounded era even if its lyrics sometimes stand in contrast to its aural prettiness
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6.0
117938
6.0 |
The Guardian
The vocals are perpetually reverbed and the guitars are always twangy, but on his 10th studio album, the singer-songwriter stretches his legs a little
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6.0
117942
6.0 |
Mojo
It's a beautiful warm bath of a record, but a soporific one too, better suited for wallowing within, rather than getting you moving. Print edition only
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