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Kingfisher
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Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
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  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Aug 19, 2014
    90
    Prawn have shaped themselves into a band who offer more than lyrics, but counseling. And Kingfisher is catharsis created not through grit, but melody.
  2. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Aug 19, 2014
    90
    The tight musicianship around Kingfisher assembles like a puzzle.
  3. PopMatters
    Aug 19, 2014
    80
    This LP is carefully constructed and pushes all the right emotional buttons to great effect, balancing its angst-ridden lyrics with a sound that’s as clear as glass.
  4. Alternative Press
    Aug 19, 2014
    80
    It's Tony Clark's throaty, understated vocals and the way they complement the textured melodies, that really make Kingfisher stand out. [Sep 2014, p.110]
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  1. highkingnm
    May 27, 2015
    9
    Surreal and beautiful, catchy and yet at times gritty, a solid emo record that should come to define this year's scene in the way The HotelierSurreal and beautiful, catchy and yet at times gritty, a solid emo record that should come to define this year's scene in the way The Hotelier did last year. Definitely worth a listen.… Expand
  2. alecvl08
    Oct 12, 2014
    8
    It's just a solid emo/rock album with thoughtful lyrics. Not much negative about except that every song sounds alike. Much better than Prawn'sIt's just a solid emo/rock album with thoughtful lyrics. Not much negative about except that every song sounds alike. Much better than Prawn's first album. Favorite track: Scud Runner… Expand

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