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- Summary: The latest full-length solo release from The Walkmen's Hamilton Leithauser was co-produced with his wife Anna Stumpf and Aaron Dessner.
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- Record Label: Glassnote
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock
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Mar 10, 2025This is a life-affirming triumph of an album that dares to be uplifting during difficult times.
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MojoMar 6, 2025Though the lyrics sometimes explore the US's increasingly polarised political allegiances, Leithauser's passionate optimism and the record's grooving drums keeps our spirits up until mesmeric guitar arpeggios usher in the beautifully pensive title track/closer. [Apr 2025, p.79]
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Record CollectorMar 24, 2025That voice is wisely placed front and centre, where it bristles with energy, elevating the superior indie-rock of Fist Of Flowers and Knockin' Heart into heart-in-mouth anthems. [Apr 2025, p.102]
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Mar 12, 2025Like many albums recorded over many years, at various studios with different producers, This Side of the Island can feel a bit scattershot and piecemeal. .... Still, his ragged charisma holds it all together.
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UncutMar 6, 2025Leithauser has worked solidly on his strengths - muscular and expansive, pop-rock songs with standout lyrics - to distinctive effect. [Apr 2025, p.33]
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Mar 6, 2025It may never touch the heights of The Walkmen’s best moments like The Rat or In The New Year, but these sharp, charming love songs show off anther side to Hamilton Leithauser.
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Mar 7, 2025There’s not much on This Side of the Island that is daring or new in terms of musical explorations, but the energetic vocals and Leithauser’s distinct delivery keeps the album afloat.