The Way Is Read
by The Staves
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: Dec 1, 2017
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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. PopMatters
    Dec 8, 2017
    60
    If this record had been 50% weirder or 50% folkier, it would have been 100% better. It's not a bad album, and some of the pieces are stately and beautiful, but once the smell of lost potential reaches your nostrils, it's hard to focus on anything else.
  2. Q Magazine
    Dec 21, 2017
    60
    Some of it is a bit too frenetic. But with Trouble On My Mind and All The Times You Prayed, The Staves' gorgeous harmonies shine out in a new setting. [Feb 2018, p.116]
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Dec 8, 2017
    60
    The Way Is Read gets better the further in you get, the thrilling closing title track highlighting the talents of both parties.

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  1. Ricko
    Jul 21, 2022
    7
    At first this was a little jarring but this really is a record that gets so much better on repeated listening. The beauty of the StavesAt first this was a little jarring but this really is a record that gets so much better on repeated listening. The beauty of the Staves harmonies connected perfectly with the more classical/folk style of yMusic with minimal production interfering with the sounds being created. Sounds a world apart from the albums the Staves released either side of this one. Pity it's so hard to get physically.… Full Review »