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10.0
132761
10.0 |
No Ripcord
What's most impressive is there's not a moment wasted in these twelve satisfying tracks, beginning and ending the narrative with a contemplation that also achieves the difficult task of feeling complete
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9.0
132764
9.0 |
Northern Transmissions
All of Shauf’s love was not wasted in the making of this album, something worthy of deep consideration and multiple re-listens. Andy Shauf has done it again
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9.0
132853
9.0 |
Exclaim
It's an album that further solidifies his position as a genre-leading storyteller, and it will have you humming along as much as it'll have you looking over your shoulder
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9.0
132978
9.0 |
God Is In The TV
Listen to the album chronologically from start to finish because the story has revealing twists and turns, which are helped by the fact that the unifying nature of Shauf’s serene folk makes the album feel like one singular piece of art
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8.0
132830
8.0 |
All Music
Musically, the folkie slant of Shauf's melodies has given way to airy performances with R&B and jazz accents, and keyboards often dominate the arrangements instead of guitar
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8.0
132839
8.0 |
PopMatters
Andy Schauf’s Norm offers journeys down sonic trails that start in the same hallway but change from room to room as he ponders the big topic of love
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8.0
132848
8.0 |
Loud And Quiet
Little is what it seems on Norm, and Shauf shines in delivering a tale that enthrals and disturbs, without ever fully revealing its hand
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8.0
132901
8.0 |
Upset
A stunning showcase of Andy Shauf’s musical imagination and exceptional storytelling skills, ‘Norm’ is anything but average
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8.0
132861
8.0 |
Dork
Lovely stuff
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8.0
132762
8.0 |
Uncut
What could have been merely clever becomes soulful and poignant thanks to Shauf's understated vocals, his eye for mundane details and flourishes. Print edition only
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7.7
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7.7 |
Paste Magazine
And even when it’s hard, Shauf’s music makes self-reflection a temptation too inviting to resist
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7.5
132891
7.5 |
Spectrum Culture
If you want a story with a clearer ending, go listen to a murder podcast. This is what separates Shauf from many other songwriters in his field: he understands that sometimes, a little bit of opacity can help make a good story great
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7.5
132845
7.5 |
Under The Radar
The storytelling is tight and riveting as ever, each song serving the greater narrative in its unique way
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7.4
132896
7.4 |
Beats Per Minute
Norm demands repeated listens to capture the heart of Norm’s story, and Shauf will escort you every time
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6.0
132763
6.0 |
Mojo
What follows is a quietly substantive if still somewhat pallid, meditation on faith and death. Print edition only
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