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Odludek

Jimi Goodwin

Odludek

First solo record from the frontman of Manchester's Doves

ADM rating[?]

6.4

Label
Heavenly Recordings
UK Release date
24/03/2014
US Release date
25/03/2014
  1. 8.0 |   Uncut

    An album that is startling as it is likeable. Print edition only

  2. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    Meticulously produced and thoroughly melodic, Odludek is less about confounding people’s expectations than showcasing Goodwin’s own undervalued talents
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  3. 8.0 |   God Is In The TV

    A surprising, diverse and strongly assured solo debut from a man who has defied and surpassed expectations. At times a slow burner perhaps, but plenty to enjoy
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  4. 7.5 |   Consequence Of Sound

    With its familiar landmarks interrupted by imaginative mood swings, Odludek offers an engaging listen
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  5. 7.3 |   Paste Magazine

    Further evidence of a real songwriting/producing talent that simply needs just a bit more focus to deliver a potential classic
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  6. 7.0 |   Earbuddy

    What is most apparent with Odludek is that Goodwin is having fun, and that makes it fun for anyone listening
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  7. 7.0 |   PopMatters

    It’s the rare solo album that builds on the singer’s day job without turning its back on it. File under: Pleasant surprise
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  8. 7.0 |   FasterLouder

    Odludek is a roaring success reaffirming what most of us already knew – that Goodwin is far from done yet
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  9. 7.0 |   Under The Radar

    For an old dog, he's got some promising new tricks
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  10. 7.0 |   NME

    There are similarities between this new record – the title of which means 'loner' or 'pilgrim' in Polish – and the band. Fortunately there are also a few surprises
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  11. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Although the urge for transformation is commendable, sometimes a change isn’t quite as good as a rest
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  12. 6.0 |   Evening Standard

    Here are his best and worst sides
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  13. 6.0 |   The Skinny

    A few spills are more than acceptable given the quality exuded elsewhere
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  14. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    It certainly rollercoasts through styles
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  15. 6.0 |   The Observer

    Overall, he still sounds like a man with plenty left to say
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  16. 6.0 |   DIY

    The end result is like a Damien Hirst cow: - curious fascination in looking at something missing half a body, but you'd feel better if the rest came along with it
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  17. 6.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    Occasionally he could have done with his band mates to act as a quality control barometer, overall Odludek shows that Goodwin made the right choice to step back onto the treadmill
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  18. 6.0 |   musicOMH

    It’s to Goodwin’s credit that the bravery he shows in trying to pull so much into one album is more often than not worthwhile
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  19. 6.0 |   Q

    Fans will hope his next solo venture is a little less blurred around the edges. Print edition only

  20. 6.0 |   Mojo

    The work of a man revelling in his own company. Print edition only

  21. 4.0 |   The Music

    Odludek finds Goodwin sounding like he’s still getting to grips with managing on his own
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  22. 4.0 |   The Independent

    Buoyed by the realisation that he can do it all himself, he then goes and does it all himself, with no outsider input to rein in his indulgences
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