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8.0
3660
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musicOMH
While Room 7½ is not a particularly easy record to stomach, as Allison puts the listener through the most unpleasant of love's vicissitudes, it possesses the kind of musical subtlety and lyrical beauty that should be repeatedly explored and forever savoured
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8.0
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PopMatters
Even when she’s the victim, such as the alcoholic, drug-addled mistress of the title track, Allison’s voice makes it clear she’s still the boss
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8.0
15980
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Blurt
The album unfolds gradually, over repeated listens, and over time. Open the door and see what awaits within
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6.0
3661
6.0 |
The Scotsman
There are some interesting background embellishments, such as the distant, mournful violin on Fall To Me, but the songs themselves are nothing to get out of your seat for
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6.0
3662
6.0 |
Scotland on Sunday
Most potent on the quasi-traditional tunes Buzzing Round The Honey Pots and Jonny Villain, the Scottish singer's breathy whisper has the air of 21st-century folk music
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6.0
3663
6.0 |
The Sunday Times
Allison clearly has the talent, and Room 7½’s band, including the PJ Harvey collaborator Rob Ellis and some former Bad Seeds, create a lovely setting for her frail but bewitching voice
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6.0
3664
6.0 |
Uncut
Print edition only
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6.0
3665
6.0 |
Mojo
Print edition only
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