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

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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
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  1. Uncut
    Dec 21, 2017
    80
    Watford's Stavely-Taylor sisters and New York's chamber music sextet effortlessly bridge the divide between their chosen genres. [Feb 2018, p.35]
  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]
  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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