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10.0
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The Independent
The whole thing is woven through with the influence of great female singer-songwriters: a drizzle of detached Suzanne Vega here, a puddle of swooning Sarah McLachlan there
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10.0
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Dork
Distinctly raw and real, ‘In The End It Always Does’ is The Japanese House entering the era she was always born to headline. World, you better keep up
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9.0
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The Line Of Best Fit
Where previously The Japanese House has sometimes found itself overwhelmed by production that is a little too misty, In The End It Always Does sounds like Bain stepping into the sun
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9.0
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musicOMH
Exploring love and its many foibles in bittersweet, often heartbreaking detail, sinking into Amber Bain’s world feels like comforting succour
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8.0
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Clash
From the sombre moments to the experimental to the straight-up pop, Amber Bain has once again proved her innovation, patience and addiction to her craft is a recipe for pure and utter brilliance
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8.0
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Evening Standard
Yet another layer peeled away, until all that’s left is a great songwriter
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8.0
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NME
On her second album, Amber Bain explores the cyclical nature of life with a brighter, more organic sound
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8.0
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Gigwise
A candid portrait of navigating the romantic world
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7.5
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Under The Radar
Bain’s latest record is sharp, poignant, and often beautiful. Each play can reveal rich new details, leaving you free to explore the differing shades of Bain’s latest cycle
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7.0
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Slant Magazine
Vocal hooks take a backseat to an impressionistic rendering of desire on Amber Bain’s latest
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7.0
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The Irish Times
Confirms Amber Bain as an astute, assured songwriter who could easily become a star
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7.0
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Pitchfork
Working primarily with the 1975’s George Daniel, the English songwriter crafts a breakup album that’s vibrant and playful while exploring nuanced emotional threads
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7.0
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Sputnik Music (staff)
Bain demonstrates her songwriting and performing talent in spades throughout her new album’s runtime
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6.0
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The Skinny
WIth her pop-heavy second album, Amber Bain is compelling as ever but falls a little short of coming full circle
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5.8
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Spectrum Culture
Bain wanted to be more than just a “sad girl,” and if that was her only goal, then mission accomplished. But if she was hoping to distinguish herself as a truly unique, essential voice in alternative pop music, then she still has quite a way to go
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