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Sumie

Sumie

Sumie

Debut album of minimal alt.folk from the half-Swedish, half-Japanese Sandra Sumie Nagano (sister of Little Dragon vocalist Yukimi)

ADM rating[?]

6.5

Label
Bella Union
UK Release date
02/12/2013
US Release date
10/12/2013
  1. 8.0 |   All Music

    A quietly compelling, inviting full-length introduction to an artist who can't help but bewitch listeners willing and able to embrace her stillness
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  2. 8.0 |   Mojo

    A remarkable, wonderful calling card. Print edition only

  3. 7.0 |   Loud And Quiet

    This is an album whose main strength lies in that it glows like only the newest creations can
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  4. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Highlights are scattered throughout the album, like heads dipping above water, but without any tracks really showing themselves as standout
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  5. 7.0 |   musicOMH

    It’s endearingly arresting partly due to the fragility of her compositions, which feature the odd helping hand from Erased Tapes alumni Nils Frahm and Dustin O’Halloran - a powerhouse production entourage if there ever was one
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  6. 6.5 |   The 405

    It feels like she's played it a bit safe and a lack of musical ingenuity means that she can't carry her potential through an entire album
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  7. 6.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Belongs in a cozy little nook between The Civil Wars and Sufjan Stevens on your “Sleep” playlist, as her soothing vocals are guaranteed to have you dreaming sweetly
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  8. 6.0 |   The Irish Times

    As debuts go it’s a promising calling card
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  9. 6.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    An album which is far more likely to gradually make an impression than stun you on first listen, but instant gratification is rarely a positive
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  10. 6.0 |   Evening Standard

    It sets a dark folk mood and sticks to it with admirable dedication
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  11. 6.0 |   The Observer

    The unhurried pace and her soft intonation make a mildly intoxicating combination
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  12. 6.0 |   Time Out

    Her use of simple, self-taught acoustic guitar was less a style choice, more about ‘having two small children so I could not make much noise’
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