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Admiral Fell Promises

Sun Kil Moon

Admiral Fell Promises

Fourth collection of indie folk from singer-songwriter Mark Kozelek under his Sun Kil Moon guise, accompanied by acoustic guitar only

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7.2

Label
Calde Verde
UK Release date
12/07/2010
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  1. 9.0 |   No Ripcord

    Kozelek’s grace and musical deftness means he never risks alienating his audiences and makes Admiral Fell Promises another essential addition to Kozelek's remarkable catalogu
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  2. 8.0 |   Beats Per Minute

    For those willing to lean in close, Kozelek offers up a rewarding hour of connection
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  3. 8.0 |   Uncut

    Print edition only

  4. 8.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    On each track, his flamenco-tinged guitar dances and floats effortlessly around his deep coo. Think a darker Nick Drake with a hint of Latin flavor
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  5. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Print edition only

  6. 8.0 |   Rave Magazine

    Admiral Fell Promises largely rises above, growing mesmerising rather than monotonous
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  7. 7.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    An interesting album within its constraints rather than a hands-down triumph, but there were a lot of constraints
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  8. 7.0 |   Pitchfork

    Two decades into his career, Kozelek is still finding new inspirations
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  9. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Another in a long line of deeply affecting albums that Kozelek has graciously entrusted his listeners with
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  10. 6.5 |   Prefix

    Mark Kozelek is surely a distinct voice, and a dynamic guitar player, but there's a difference between playing solo and playing to yourself. And he stumbles over that line just enough to hold this album back from greatness
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  11. 6.0 |   PopMatters

    Mark Kozelek’s first album under his Sun Kil Moon moniker to feature nothing but his voice and acoustic guitar straight-through
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  12. 6.0 |   Blurt

    Admiral Fell Promises may be best described as an effective antidote for insomnia
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