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9.0
117988
9.0 |
God Is In The TV
If You’re Dreaming is an absorbing listen. It’s a thoughtful, nerveless record that excels as a complete body of work and absolutely must be listened to in its entirety again and again
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8.0
117987
8.0 |
Under The Radar
She gives voice to uncertainty and isolation while pointing towards inner hope and peace. When combined with a blissful sound and lush instrumentation, the album plays like a simple comfort for turbulent times
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8.0
117965
8.0 |
Exclaim
This record is perfect for closing your eyes and retreating inwards, letting Burch's dreamy melodies guide you through some afternoon introspection
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8.0
118039
8.0 |
Q
An intimate, close and enjoyably ambiguous record. Print edition only
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8.0
118068
8.0 |
Northern Transmissions
Burch’s strength continues to be her youthfully weary voice, somehow both inviting and misanthropic, which takes straight-forward songs in unexpected directions
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8.0
118175
8.0 |
Clash
Moving beyond the precocious indie pop of her debut LP, Anna Burch fills ‘If You’re Dreaming’ with deft allusions, enhancing her voice with jazz-tinged chords, soft rock blemishes, and singer-songwriter tropes
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7.5
117992
7.5 |
Paste Magazine
The singer’s second album has softer edges on songs with subtle hooks
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7.4
117970
7.4 |
Beats Per Minute
A beautifully delicate album that benefits from repeated close listening
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7.2
118049
7.2 |
Pitchfork
The Detroit singer-songwriter’s second album is sparser, lonelier, and more patient, allowing the candor of her lyrics to shine through
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7.0
117971
7.0 |
Uncut
While her voice remains breezy, follow-up If You're Dreaming is a different beast: slower in pace and softer in tone, the weariness of touring life sneaking into the party-girl lyrics. Print edition only
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7.0
117964
7.0 |
All Music
If You're Dreaming definitely isn't as immediate as Quit the Curse, and while it isn't a demanding album, it requires a bit more concentration in order to understand it better
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6.0
117972
6.0 |
Mojo
Has a strong vintage feel. Print edition only
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6.0
117973
6.0 |
The Skinny
If You're Dreaming sees Anna Burch walk through a thoughtfully crafted narrative arc, ideal for hazy days in bed
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