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9.0
67998
9.0 |
Loud And Quiet
It’s further proof that King Creosote isn’t just a songwriter – he’s a composer, a constructor of beauty
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8.0
68364
8.0 |
musicOMH
As a standalone album From Scotland With Love is good, but found wanting in areas of length and substance. As a soundtrack to a film, it’s wonderful. The context to choose is the listener’s
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8.0
71775
8.0 |
All Music
It's not the Scotland of Walker's shortbread and red-bearded pipers that so often gets shoveled out to tourists, but a moving portrait of strong-willed people enduring in times of change
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8.0
71776
8.0 |
Mojo
An image-rich rumination on Scotland past and present. Print edition only
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8.0
67645
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Stands testimony to the increasing genius of Anderson and his craft
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8.0
67655
8.0 |
The Irish Times
The poetic beauty of the lyrics pack an emotional punch and a keen sense of place without being maudlin or sombre
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8.0
67658
8.0 |
Evening Standard
The folk singer has risen to the task with such aplomb that this album stands on its own merits (but the film is heartily recommended too)
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8.0
67710
8.0 |
The Observer
These songs respond beautifully to the pathos and drama of their subject, summoning a mood with subtle musical shifts but knowing when to deploy the grand gesture
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8.0
67715
8.0 |
The Arts Desk
Powerful stuff. And although it may be fair to say that there’s nothing on From Scotland with Love that quite matches the nostalgic journey of Diamond Mine, none of it's far off either
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8.0
67502
8.0 |
The Skinny
Utterly transportive, and truly special
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8.0
67503
8.0 |
DIY
Triumphs whether you’re a Scot or not, casting a very golden glow on the culture and traditions of such a vibrant country
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8.0
67516
8.0 |
Under The Radar
An image-rich rumination on Scotland’s past and present. Print edition only
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8.0
67517
8.0 |
Uncut
Successfully and movingly unites past and present, old and new, sight and sound- another diamond. Print edition only
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8.0
67518
8.0 |
Q
Documentary soundtrack that manages to be particularly beautiful and affecting. Print edition only
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8.0
67554
8.0 |
The List
The collection works like a dream alongside the film, but it’s a potent gem when heard all on its own
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8.0
67603
8.0 |
Time Out
Flitting between affecting, inspiring, amusing and enchanting
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8.0
67743
8.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
An album that feeds the imagination and makes you long for mountains, open space, and something a little more natural
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8.0
67825
8.0 |
Clash
With lyrical viewpoints and musical references more diverse than ever, this set is his finest solo release to date
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7.0
67606
7.0 |
The Music
The prolific singer-songwriter deals a collection of tunes that tell heart-warming stories gathered through the casual observation of his compatriots lives
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7.0
67720
7.0 |
God Is In The TV
With the aid of his band, the production talent of David McAulay and Paul Savage, as well as a grand plethora of talented string musicians, From Scotland With Love gives us a very different side to the music of the charming Mr Anderson
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6.0
67757
6.0 |
NME
Doesn’t have quite the same woozy charm, trading the lush and eerie textures for gentler, more traditional ditties
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