New View
by Eleanor Friedberger
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. Consequence
    Jan 15, 2016
    58
    The album’s weaknesses aren’t unforgivable; they just too frequently sound limp and over-saturated in storied traditions. The verve and unpredictability that so frequently fueled her songs are lost and sorely missed.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Jan 22, 2016
    60
    Although the lyrical themes aren’t necessarily treading new ground--and at times sound feel more 1970s than 2010s--New View is the most self-assured realisation of the Friedberger’s delicately eloquent and intelligent musical talent.
  3. musicOMH.com
    Feb 3, 2016
    60
    This New View is pleasant, but a little more of the old fire would be welcome.

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Norgizfox
    Dec 7, 2016
    7
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  2. Custom_Concerns
    Jan 22, 2016
    8
    New View is an album that emulates the sound of 60's and 70's pop/rock, but it succeeds in providing enough originality and tact to sound lessNew View is an album that emulates the sound of 60's and 70's pop/rock, but it succeeds in providing enough originality and tact to sound less derivative and more celebratory. Friedberger is a great songwriter and possibly an even better guitarist, and it shows on tracks like the slow ballad Never Is a Long Time and the closing track A Long Walk. There is nothing here that strikes me as amazing, but what New View has delivered us is a much stronger than average release. Highly recommended.

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