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10.0
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10.0 |
NME
The cult indie star is back with her first new album in a decade – it's a refreshing reminder of her brilliance, which is all around us in the next generation
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9.0
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9.0 |
Albumism
Well worth the extended wait, Soberish represents the work of an accomplished, confident artist at peace with her place in the world, free to craft the songs she alone wishes to make, seemingly—and thankfully—beholden only to the self-imposed pressure of her own expectations
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8.5
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Under The Radar
Soberish may leave certain critics and listeners feeling dissatisfied, perhaps longing for the old days, but Phair has persevered long enough to hold her own, coming fully equipped with the inimitable songwriting expertise, sardonic wit, and aching soul that made her so relatable to begin with
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8.0
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8.0 |
DIY
‘Soberish’ sounds more like her early work, with its lo-fi stylings and ramshackle guit
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8.0
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8.0 |
musicOMH
Soberish marks the welcome return of an artist at last comfortable with her legacy and ready to celebrate it
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8.0
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8.0 |
The Independent
Phair is the queen of rock reinvention, and as this album proves, she’s got a few lives left
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8.0
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8.0 |
PopMatters
It's not the revelation of Exile in Guyville, but then again, few records are. Instead, it's a moving collection of great songs that Phair invests with confidence and intellect
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8.0
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The Arts Desk
It's dizzying first time around, delightful as you burrow your way deeper
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8.0
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8.0 |
All Music
The appealing thing about Soberish is how it holds two thoughts (and sounds) simultaneously, a record that revives the spirit of Phair's earliest albums while casually leaning into her middle age
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8.0
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Spill Magazine
Soberish is here today, and tracks like “In There” and “Soul Sucker” are both modern and fresh with Phair showing that she still can come up with some excellent songwriting
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7.0
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7.0 |
Pitchfork
The alt-rock icon returns with tasteful, timeless rock arrangements on a record about friendship, sobriety, and the love she’d like to receive
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7.0
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7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
If this is a comeback for Phair, it’s a slow start, but it’s something to enjoy when you decide to slow down yourself
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7.0
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7.0 |
Uncut
Songs like “Spanish Steps” and the title track recall the lo-fi sound of her critically lauded ’90s albums, while “Ba Ba Ba” and “Good Side” embrace the polish of her critically denounced 2000s albums. Print edition only
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7.0
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7.0 |
Rolling Stone
Her first album since 2010 reminds us why she’s one of the most important songwriters of the last 30 years
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6.7
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6.7 |
A.V. Club
Soberish is clearly a return to her roots, but calling it a “return to form” would require throwing out the entirety of her post-2000 output as an aberration—something that she, based on the affected arrangements and canned handclaps on this record, is unwilling to do, at least in terms of production
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6.0
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6.0 |
Mojo
A mixed bag then, but a welcome return that promises much. Print edition only
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6.0
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6.0 |
Spectrum Culture
Although representing a fully grown, confessional version of an indie rock legend, the end result is ultimately underwhelming
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5.0
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5.0 |
Slant Magazine
The singer still has a knack for sharp melodies and lyrical gems, but the album’s sonic presentation falls flat
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4.0
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4.0 |
The Observer
The Liz Phair who brought frankness and feminism to 90s alt-rock is sadly absent on this, her first album in a decade
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