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Bugbears

Darren Hayman And The Short Parliament

Bugbears

Third album in the 17th century Essex witch trials trilogy from the prolific English singer-songwriter

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6.9

Label
Fika / Redeye
UK Release date
08/07/2013
US Release date
06/08/2013
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  1. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    Hayman may sing about impossibilities, but with Bugbears, he’s proved that it’s possible to turn the ancient into the contemporary and the fatalistic into the optimistic
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  2. 8.0 |   The Arts Desk

    Hayman evokes moods which are ageless yet ancient
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  3. 8.0 |   Uncut

    Pretty, poignant and educational, too. Print edition only

  4. 7.0 |   NME

    History has rarely been so engaging
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  5. 7.0 |   The Quietus

    Beyond Bugbears' supplementary nature, it's a coherent collection of songs, a window to a period closer in time and temperament to our own than we imagine
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  6. 6.0 |   Art Rocker

    It's not particularly radio friendly, but if you're a fan or a 6music presenter it's definitely worth a punt
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  7. 6.0 |   Mojo

    A rich and warming curio. Print edition only

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