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9.0
70432
9.0 |
Digital Spy
A superlative return that cements Howard's place as one of the nation's finest singer-songwriters – a genuine, if reluctant, star
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9.0
70443
9.0 |
musicOMH
An album to grow into rather than one of instant satisfaction, one that blossoms upon every subsequent listen, one to clutch close to your heart and cherish forever
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8.0
70453
8.0 |
The Guardian
His ear for a melody hasn’t deserted him, and he won’t be scaring off fans of his debut
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8.0
70472
8.0 |
Evening Standard
It’s a grower, dealing in textures and atmosphere rather than immediate melodie, and is well worth the extra effort that Howard now demands
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8.0
70433
8.0 |
DIY
More complex, more imaginative and technically worlds away from ‘Every Kingdom
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8.0
70435
8.0 |
Q
Musically adventurous, sonically daring and really rather stunning. Print edition only
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8.0
70728
8.0 |
Mojo
A challenging move from such a young artist who deserves to have his fans take a leap of faith. Print edition only
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8.0
70799
8.0 |
The 405
Rarely is it as uplifting as his debut, but it's often as anthemic, and nurtures an ember of depth that may have been glossed over before
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8.0
70855
8.0 |
Beardfood
Compact melodies and percussive guitar playing show similarities to earlier work, now blending together perfectly
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7.0
71765
7.0 |
FasterLouder
It’s a ruminating album, darkly beautiful and at times, unashamedly maudlin
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7.0
70559
7.0 |
All Music
It's nice to hear a singer/songwriter so confident in his work that he doesn't rely on wide-eyed shtick
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7.0
70431
7.0 |
Drowned In Sound
A grand, serious affair
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7.0
70434
7.0 |
Clash
These 10 tracks might sprawl in length but they’ve a familiar mesh of earnest words and slow builds, autumnal in hue but with a fireside warmth
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6.0
70598
6.0 |
Rolling Stone
As mild as the music might often sound, this is an album that cuts deep
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6.0
70500
6.0 |
The Observer
A slow burn that finally takes off
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5.8
70666
5.8 |
Consequence Of Sound
It’s hardly an easy ride, but it’s eventually a satisfying one
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4.0
70477
4.0 |
The FT
Guitars glint and shimmer, songs uncoil slowly, a mood of comfortable introspection takes hold
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