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9.0
33569
9.0 |
Paste Magazine
A legitimate full-length album — one where the pieces are designed to hang together, with stand-outs and singles set aside in favor of musical and thematic unity
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9.0
34858
9.0 |
The AU Review
From the word go, it was immediately evident that with the addition of the 46-piece orchestra the album was going to be truly stunning
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9.0
34924
9.0 |
FasterLouder
Gabriel’s body of work is brought to life with sheer theatrical brilliance here, its new-found expression comprehensive and simply compelling
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8.0
35043
8.0 |
Q
Print edition only
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8.0
33307
8.0 |
Daily Telegraph
There is an avant garde boldness here that is, at times, quite amazing
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8.0
34020
8.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
The altered instrumentation never interferes with the tracks but instead enhances
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8.0
33570
8.0 |
Blurt
This is an elegant product of hard work and musicianship that shouldn't be dismissed because it is not entirely new material
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8.0
33162
8.0 |
BBC
A string-driven thing swinging between bravado and bleakness, and always beautiful
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7.0
34076
7.0 |
Prefix
Sure, the albums is filled with grand, sweeping sonic statements, but they seem to come from a place in extremely close proximity to the art-rock icon’s heart. That’s why it works
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7.0
33471
7.0 |
musicOMH
A flawed but noble effort
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6.0
33348
6.0 |
Independent on Sunday
Impressive rather than engaging
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6.0
33452
6.0 |
The Scotsman
Gabriel fans may be intrigued, though overall the project is more laudable than lovable
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6.0
33168
6.0 |
Mojo
A collection that will have both fans and floating voters scratching their heads. Print edition only
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6.0
33170
6.0 |
Uncut
Far from being a cynical piece of auto-karaoke, the bulk of this album is motivated more by art than nostalgia. Print edition only
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6.0
33259
6.0 |
The Independent
Due to the choice of material, the arrangements lean heavily towards the dramatic and angst-ridden
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6.0
33262
6.0 |
The Guardian
Tense, brooding and often raw, the artist's world-wearied voice is cast off against a dramatic backdrop
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6.0
33828
6.0 |
The Digital Fix
An interesting, if not wholly successful, attempt at reinventing his back catalogue
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6.0
33858
6.0 |
PopMatters
Though hardly essential, New Blood nevertheless features many fine performances, and there’s room for the record to prove the true depth of its merits upon further listens
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