A change in direction, with a consciously smooth production and modern drum sound apparently aimed more at FM radio than wind-up gramophones, leaving precious few rough edges. [Jul 2017, p.94]

It sounds surprisingly, hypnotically groovy. [Jul 2017, p.96]

Richly layered and astutely arranged. [Jul 2017, p.96]

The Chimp awakes. [Jul 2017, p.96]

Her syrupy soul often fails to mesh with B.I.G.'s taut flows. [Jul 2017, p.96]

Her lovely nuanced voice is fully spotlit amid the passions of both Stay and Better Off, showcasing a remarkable new talent. [Jun 2017, p.90]

Enduring, reliable but far from set in their ways. [Jun 2017, p.92]

Stream of realpolitik consciousness lyrics come leavened by a synthetic, dancefloor-wise production. [Jun 2017, p.95]

A little under-sung in mumbling modern folk shorthand for emotion, but lovely. [Jun 2017, p.95]

It's an exploration of the end that assets it's not over. [May 2017, p.88]

The Psalms comes with plenty of mainstream country--in the supple, drawling warmth of Colter's voice--and spiritual certainty. But it is easy to recognise the broader, ecumenical grace and relief of Joni Mitchell's early records and Laura Nyro's salvation songs in Colter's passionate focus and rolling, intuitive aplomb at the piano. [Apr 2017, p.91]

This is a triumph of achingly beautiful pop protest music. [Jun 2017, p.94]

Throughout, Bryant's vocal is rich and full on songs that are framed in exclamatory horns and soothing organ. [Jun 2017, p.92]

Deceptively simple-sounding, beautifully constructed folk songs. [Jun 2017, p.95]

At it's best, II packs a winning, sun-scorched lethargy. [Jun 2017, p.88]

Alas, it's largely diminishing returns. [Jun 2017, p.87]

Songwriter Darnielle expertly renders the acute emotions of adopting a new tribe and the resignation that life often forces. [Jun 2017, p.89]

A classy and elegant piece of work. [Jun 2017, p.93]

Super Natural is a wholly visceral experience, plugging into the same socket that animated Jerry Lee Lewis back in '57. [Jun 2017, p.92]

One tiny complaint: the original tapes were intended as complete listening experiences, immersive acts of prayer with transportive qualities of a religious or psychedelic experience. For the time being, this is just a taste of the full bewitching trip. [Jun 2017, p.102]

A grand sweep of material that shows their evolutionary flights and remarkable consistency. [Jun 2017, p.98]

Brass blasts and strings reveal cinematic vistas. [Jun 2017, p.95]

Modern Kosmology is every bit as good as its predecessor. [Jun 2017, p.90]

Rosewood Almanac more than transcends its influences. [Jun 2017, p.93]

An album that ranks among his finest work, not just for its strident messages of hope, but also for simply possessing such a high quotient of unimpeachable songs. [Jun 2017, p.84]

Halo digs deep into the unknown and bring back unexpected brilliance. [Jun 2017, p.93]

Unfortunately, Afterglow further embraces, and is overshadowed by, his influences. [Jun 2017, p.91]

Gloomy, seductive avant folk-blues. [Jun 2017, p.95]