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8.0
26170
8.0 |
All Music
Harvey's music has never been more self-assured than it is here, and this album marks the dawn of a new era for him as an artist
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8.0
26212
8.0 |
Uncut
His first self-penned album won't surprise stylistically but the quality of the songs might. Print edition only
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8.0
26556
8.0 |
No Ripcord
Ultimately, it feels like the work a man who has complete control over this album and knows what is needed and when
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7.0
27634
7.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
An album dependent on listener mood and one that can often feel droningly dark and unfocused.
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7.0
26166
7.0 |
Drowned In Sound
If you can get on board with Harvey’s uniquely theatrical songwriting style, then there’s a prismatic world of life, love, indulgence, abandonment, betrayal, and ultimately, death in this record
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6.3
26449
6.3 |
Pitchfork
Icy piano and organ infuse nearly every song with a hanging sense of dread and impending fate
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6.0
26169
6.0 |
musicOMH
A sincere, patiently crafted musical statement that is high on atmosphere but rather hard work
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6.0
26167
6.0 |
Daily Telegraph
Sparsely arranged around piano, guitar and his gruff vocals, it’s sombre, but affecting
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6.0
26216
6.0 |
Mojo
Given the Caveian theme of songs about dearly departed, comparisons are inevitable. Print edition only
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6.0
26414
6.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
A low-key record, tackling a high profile subject: death, with every track dealing with Harvey’s personal experiences, mourning friends and family by name
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5.0
26168
5.0 |
NME
Has neither the drama nor the substance of his work with others
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