Carving The Stone
by For Those I Love
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Aug 8, 2025
    100
    His clear-eyed spoken-word and stylish beatmaking, both sharpened since his 2021 eponymous debut, combine for a brutal, complex study of his city. The key to the album’s brilliance is Balfe’s darting between small, succinct portraits, from barflies to beatings.
  2. Clash Music
    Aug 8, 2025
    80
    With the album being centred around the concept of time, ‘Carving The Stone’ feels like it will stand the test of it.
  3. The Guardian
    Aug 8, 2025
    80
    It’s rare to find an album this rich in meaning.
  5. Record Collector
    Aug 8, 2025
    60
    While the subject matter is never less than serious, Carving The Stone can be commended for its boldness in addressing it without losing sensitivity, conveyed through Balfe's skillful lyricism. [Sep 2025, p.103]
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