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9.2
70593
9.2 |
Paste Magazine
Left to his own devices without any interference from outside interests, and an astounding album of dark, sultry music like this is what you get in return
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8.0
70514
8.0 |
NME
The gravel-voiced 49-year-old uses gospel and blues elements alongside simple metronomic beats, but his characteristically morose lyrical reflections take centre stage
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8.0
70537
8.0 |
musicOMH
Offers a rare opportunity to hear Lanegan tread his own path, and head into different territory
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8.0
70539
8.0 |
PopMatters
The quintessential Mark Lanegan album, both a great starting point for those uninitiated to his world and a document that the most devoted members of his cult fan base will cherish as one of his best
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8.0
70364
8.0 |
DIY
This far into his career Mark Lanegan was unlikely to start making albums that are any less than engaging, but it’s still testament to his creativity and love of his art that ‘Phantom Radio’ is such a successful departure from bluesy rock and roll
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8.0
70365
8.0 |
The Guardian
A career highlight from a gothic-grunge hero
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8.0
70366
8.0 |
God Is In The TV
There remain one or two similarities with the group with whom Lanegan cut his teeth. That voice, for one. It’s utterly unmistakeable, and equally capable of mining a rich vein of emotion
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8.0
70369
8.0 |
Mojo
Gone are the burnished folk-blues of earlier solo albums, replaced by beats he programmed on his iphone, embellished with synths. Print edition only
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8.0
70370
8.0 |
Q
As if Lee Hazlewood were performing early-’80s new Order. Print edition only
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8.0
70371
8.0 |
Uncut
Mournful, loner blues-folktronica from America’s deepest growl
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7.6
70588
7.6 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
Overall, right from the first listen, you can hear a more uplifting tone in the music, while the synthesizers play an even bigger role
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7.0
70368
7.0 |
The Music
Lanegan continues experimenting with synth pop and strangely The Killing Season feels like Royksopp soundtracking the mind of a serial killer
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7.0
70665
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
Stakes his claim as the Leonard Cohen of the alt-rock moaners
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7.0
70558
7.0 |
All Music
Phantom Radio reveals the singer and his songs are as strong and as eloquent as ever
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7.0
70411
7.0 |
Drowned In Sound
This is an impressive record that occasionally tries to cram too many ideas into one place but more than makes up for it in sheer song-writing quality
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6.7
70504
6.7 |
Pitchfork
On one hand it’s clear Lanegan wants to make a break from previous working methods, writing faster, more efficiently, and embracing technology by recording on his phone. But he still has a clutch of older influences on his shoulder that he’s determined to rinse out in song
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6.0
70367
6.0 |
The 405
It's decent and fairly enjoyable, but nothing astounds
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6.0
70526
6.0 |
Exclaim
As a rock and roll journeyman, Lanegan's interesting direction on Phantom Radio is commendable even if it is not entirely magnetic. After 30 years of musical ascendency, Lanegan has earned the right to do what he wants
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5.8
70667
5.8 |
Consequence Of Sound
Lanegan has clearly worked out a lot of the kinks on Phantom Radio; unfortunately, a smoother-running ride doesn’t always mean a better one
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