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8.5
74323
8.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
It’s a celebratory sound, even if some of the images are dark or lonely, out of the darkness comes the light
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8.0
74234
8.0 |
Q
An evocative and inventive second chapter. Print edition only
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8.0
74235
8.0 |
Uncut
Their sound has developed in intensity and sophistication. Print edition only
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8.0
74277
8.0 |
Clash
Grab a comfy chair, wait for dusk and lose yourself. You won't regret it
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8.0
74166
8.0 |
musicOMH
A stunningly gorgeous-sounding album which should see the three talented sisters move up to a whole new level
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8.0
74167
8.0 |
The Guardian
Softer in its address, more introspective, yet the sound is so much bolder, the music taking thrilling leaps in character and complexity
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8.0
74168
8.0 |
The Irish Times
Looks at the emptiness of unfulfilled relationships, and the sense that an unconventional life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
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8.0
74344
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
The Staves have added all sorts of bells and whistles to their sound. They all work
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8.0
74358
8.0 |
The 405
Growth is the life force of any artist. If I Was is proof of this
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7.5
74563
7.5 |
Consequence Of Sound
Though these songs are stripped down and subtle, they achieve a heightened emotional state
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7.0
75203
7.0 |
PopMatters
Bon Iver-leader Justin Vernon’s production is crisp and non-intrusive. He helps the sisters and their backing band achieve cohesiveness across the whole of a record that will appeal to both folk and pop fans
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7.0
74326
7.0 |
Beardfood
There's beauty in certain subtleties, but the passion to make this album memorable is missing
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6.0
74169
6.0 |
DIY
Those who enjoyed The Staves’ debut will not be disappointed
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6.0
74233
6.0 |
Mojo
It’s an engaging, sometimes beautiful step forward. Print edition only
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6.0
74161
6.0 |
Evening Standard
The performances sometimes eclipse the actual songs
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