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8.0
49136
8.0 |
The Observer
Mason's gravelly tones are set to rootsy guitars and Carey exercises a light touch, adding subtle ambient feints and a slight production sheen
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8.0
49138
8.0 |
Independent on Sunday
A surprising (if a little sad) return to form
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8.0
49143
8.0 |
Mojo
Has a space and grace that shows how much he's freed his mind. Print edition only
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8.0
49144
8.0 |
Uncut
A work filled with vividly poetic snapshots. Print edition only
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8.0
49218
8.0 |
NME
Whatever he does is never less than great, and these 11 songs are no exception
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7.0
49241
7.0 |
The Fly
The arrangements can be flabby, but what you’ll hear at the heart of ‘Carry On’ is the voice of one of music’s great troubadours
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7.0
49273
7.0 |
All Music
A compelling addition to his canon
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7.0
49152
7.0 |
BBC
Carey’s gallant use of drum boxes and occasional, restrained glitchy sonics round out Mason’s sound, bringing a raft of rousing fresh dimensions to his previously straight-up folksy stylings
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7.0
49139
7.0 |
DIY
It's a return to the dreary Mason we all know and love
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6.0
49134
6.0 |
Drowned In Sound
All in, Carry On is a solid, if rarely remarkable work, showcasing an artist maturing at his own pace, and sounding content and comfortable in his form
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6.0
49135
6.0 |
Evening Standard
When the tempo drops, attention drifts. Mason still needs a bit more acceleration
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6.0
49171
6.0 |
Q
A talented songwriter with a smooth turn of phrase and a keen sense of melody. Print edition only
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4.0
49245
4.0 |
The Independent
This third album sounds exhausted, worn out rather than careworn
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