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Seven Dials

Roddy Frame

Seven Dials

Fourth solo studio album from the East Kilbride-born singer-songwriter who formed Aztec Camera in 1980

ADM rating[?]

7.5

Label
AED Records
UK Release date
05/05/2014
US Release date
13/05/2014
  1. 10.0 |   The Arts Desk

    By the fourth listen Seven Dials has done what Frame’s best work always does: persuaded its way into your marrow
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  2. 8.5 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    This, for any lover of the cracked ballad, the pop hit, the smart word or the perfectly chosen chord, is essential
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  3. 8.0 |   Uncut

    Both instantly accessible yet full of detail and depth
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  4. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Hardly prolific, always worth waiting for. Print edition only

  5. 8.0 |   Q

    Melodies unfold, lyrics reveal their meaning and the wait has been worth it. Print edition only

  6. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    A long overdue return from one of Britain’s most underrated performers, who has matured gracefully from the life-affirming exuberance of his teens into a more reflective but no less compelling voice
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  7. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    Frame is the kind of songwriter who uses slow-burning melody lines, so you’ll need to give this record at least three listens before its true value makes itself crystal clear
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  8. 8.0 |   Entertainment.ie

    The Seven Dials is a rare and precious thing, an album fashioned from many years of experience that relies purely on the strength of the song-writing
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  9. 6.0 |   PopMatters

    The dominating low-key feeling to Seven Dials could become overbearing. But Frame’s finely-honed songcraft ensures that the song flow never lapses into a monotone
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  10. 6.0 |   Blurt

    The only thing missing from Frame’s latest is a sticker on front asking for the listener’s patience. Those who stick with it will be glad they did
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  11. 6.0 |   The Observer

    Recalling past triumphs; his knack for a memorable, soaring chorus undiminished by time
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