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8.0
121095
8.0 |
Gigwise
Not only does it show the musical ability of the band, which can be heard in their first two LPs, it also proves its point as an album full of exploration for not only them but the listener too
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7.5
121120
7.5 |
Under The Radar
Candid feels cozily at home with Whitney’s own material and given the undercard picks they chose to cover most listeners will be none the wiser
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7.0
121081
7.0 |
PopMatters
Although covers albums are usually signs of trouble, Whitney's Candid is a surprisingly inspired release, with a song selection that's eclectic and often obscure
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7.0
131430
7.0 |
Exclaim
On SPARK, Whitney prove themselves to be in the indie rock game for the long run, even if they've outgrown the type of indie rock that birthed them
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6.5
121154
6.5 |
Pitchfork
Though no song on the Chicago rock band’s all-covers album is particularly wild or ambitious, the collection is faithful, fine-tuned, and thoughtfully curated
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6.5
121157
6.5 |
Spectrum Culture
Candid finds Whitney throwing more curveballs than one would likely expect on a covers album
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6.0
121236
6.0 |
musicOMH
This is a pleasant diversion for Whitney fans waiting for a follow-up to Forever Turned Around, and if it has the side-effect of directing people to the hitherto undiscovered treats of the likes of The Roches, Jurado and Moondog, then so much the better
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6.0
121079
6.0 |
Clash
A moment of pause from Whitney, ‘Candid’ is a record of perhaps hidden progression. It will be interesting to see if the lesser-trodden paths stamped out by the original authors leave a lasting impact on the band
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