Short Movie
by Laura Marling
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. Record Collector
    Apr 3, 2015
    60
    At times the full band arrangements bring more muscle than we’re used to hearing from her, but songs such as Divine and the closing Worship Me are certainly in the vein of what’s come before.
  2. NOW Magazine
    Mar 18, 2015
    60
    Too much of the record lacks that song's percussive drive; all the pretty singing and unhurried tempos start to blend into a tepid listen, and the experimental near-spoken-word turn on Strange is just, well, strange.

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 48
  3. Negative: 3 out of 48
  1. princesaetro
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    One of the best female albums of the year, at least so far. Vocally, amazing. Lyrically, well enhanced with breathtaking passages. Only sinsOne of the best female albums of the year, at least so far. Vocally, amazing. Lyrically, well enhanced with breathtaking passages. Only sins in one or two lost tracks...… Full Review »
  2. CamdenRendell
    Jan 29, 2018
    7
    There is a reason why this album has such great reviews. Because it is a great album!
  3. longjetty7
    Apr 6, 2015
    6
    This is an alright album, but it could have been better. The first three songs have a strong percussive drive to them that made me excited forThis is an alright album, but it could have been better. The first three songs have a strong percussive drive to them that made me excited for the rest of the album, but after that a lot of the songs are slower and sometimes boring. I think Laura is very talented, and when shes good she's REALLY good, but I wish the album had more consistency. It starts off fast paced and ends with a lingering feel that makes it seem a bit lopsided.

    Highlights: Warrior, False Hope, Gurdjieff's Daughter    … Full Review »
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