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8.0
112629
8.0 |
Mojo
A poised and expansive record. Print edition only
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8.0
112635
8.0 |
The Arts Desk
No trusty Rickenbackers. Instead, the singer-songwriter offers up a palette of synthesisers and drum machines
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8.0
112669
8.0 |
Q
A rich, brave, eloquent piece of work. Print edition only
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7.5
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7.5 |
Spectrum Culture
Guesswork is a further testament to Cole’s legacy as one of pop’s most underrated songwriters
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7.0
112630
7.0 |
Uncut
With only three of the eight songs clocking in at under five minutes, things can get a little ponderous, but clearly, our expectations are of little concern. Print edition only
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7.0
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PopMatters
Lloyd Cole goes electropop on his latest album Guesswork, and it offers a new palette of sounds that deepen the impact of his wordy ramblings
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6.0
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6.0 |
musicOMH
It probably won’t lead to any sort of career revival, but you get the impression that Lloyd Cole’s perfectly happy just following his path and seeing where it leads at this stage
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6.0
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6.0 |
The Observer
While Guesswork starts promisingly, with the honourable exception of the sparkling Moments and Whatnot the second half of this front-loaded album is a little underwhelming, its songs needlessly extended when a more succinct execution might have worked better
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6.0
112634
6.0 |
A.V. Club
The English singer-songwriter swaps guitars for synthesisers in his new album
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4.0
112631
4.0 |
The Skinny
Cole returns with a keyboard-heavy record that doesn't hit all the right notes
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