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The Law of Large Numbers

Emma Pollock

The Law of Large Numbers

Second solo album from former Delgados singer produced by Paul Savage

ADM rating[?]

6.7

Label
Chemikal Underground
UK Release date
16/02/2010
  1. 8.0 |   The Skinny

    The Law of Large Numbers proves solo Pollock just as exciting a prospect as her former band were at their peak a decade ago
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  2. 8.0 |   Mojo

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  3. 8.0 |   NME

    Print edition only

  4. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    One of the best and perhaps most underestimated singers around
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  5. 8.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    A wonderfully simple, clever and loveable record initially masquerading as a complex and awkward one
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  6. 7.0 |   The Fly

    Its sonic invention reminds us of the genius of her sadly departed old band (reform please!) while affirming her place as an impressive solo artist
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  7. 7.0 |   Blurt

    For such a wee gal she's certainly got a room-filling voice, and the big ambitions to go with it
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  8. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    ‘I Could Be a Saint’ is possibly one of the finest songs she has ever written, and as always her almost faultless voice sings in your ears long after the music has ended
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  9. 6.0 |   The Scotsman

    The Law Of Large Numbers is a slippery album, though not so self-involved as to be perverse
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  10. 6.0 |   PopMatters

    Emma Pollock is back home among friends with independence and creativity
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  11. 4.0 |   The Sunday Times

    Delgados fans will welcome this album, but the more casual fan isn’t catered for
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  12. 4.0 |   Q

    Print edition only


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