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9.1
58497
9.1 |
Pretty Much Amazing
London Grammar have not only made the most perfectly formed debut album of the year – they’ve made one of the best LPs, period
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9.0
58738
9.0 |
PopMatters
The inner life of the walking wounded and the angst of embracing adulthood haven’t been this well documented on record in quite a long time and I can say without hesitance that If You Wait is a classic in the making
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8.0
59033
8.0 |
Under The Radar
With songs comprised of delicate cobwebs of little more than keys, guitar, and vocalist Hannah Reid's soprano slur, the London-based trio captures the fragile emotional state of youth
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8.0
58593
8.0 |
The Independent
Hannah Reid’s voice has an austere beauty and aloof eroticism that’s equal parts Lana Del Rey and Julee Cruise
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8.0
58705
8.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
Though maturity may not be on the trio’s side, If You Wait argues that staying tuned is vital and that patience is a virtue
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8.0
58499
8.0 |
Clash
Single Strong is representative of this remarkably consistent debut
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8.0
58581
8.0 |
Evening Standard
A collection of unhurried, immaculately constructed songs that showcase the wonder of Reid’s voice and the inventiveness of the duo behind her
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7.0
58520
7.0 |
NME
London Grammar walk a fine line between haunting and boring
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7.0
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7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Although it is Reid’s voice that is always dominating proceedings, it is in fact the shy guitars and subtle production that make London Grammar interesting
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7.0
58496
7.0 |
musicOMH
An accomplished first LP, one that features a number of spellbinding singles and some moments of genuine, heartfelt emotion. Perhaps more importantly, though, it confirms that London Grammar definitely have a bright future
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7.0
61417
7.0 |
DIY
An album of graceful sophistication
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6.0
58586
6.0 |
Mojo
This particular trio's brand of piano-fed luminescence is more traditionally coffee-table. Print edition only
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6.0
60184
6.0 |
Q
It lacks variety, but with a debut this clear-eyed they earn enough musical credit to stay in the black until next time. Print edition only
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6.0
58646
6.0 |
The Guardian
This pairing of the ethereal and the visceral makes for an interesting enough album, albeit one that sometimes begs for a kick in the backside
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6.0
58668
6.0 |
The 405
There's a few surprises here and there, but ultimately its what you'd probably expect if all you've listened to from these guys is Hey Now
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6.0
59113
6.0 |
The Irish Times
Their debut album is perfectly suited to these times – a collection of slow-motion reveals, translucent washes and ethereal vocal coos
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5.0
59560
5.0 |
Entertainment.ie
Displays some promise but far too frequently settles for a mediocre middle ground that leaves the listener cold and unmoved
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4.0
58495
4.0 |
Time Out
It’s incurably samey and skin-deep: an album that leaves you cold
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