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82

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: Said to be the final album from the British singer-songwriter, the third full-length studio release was produced by Joe Boyd.
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  • Record Label: Dicristina Stair
  • Genre(s): Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Pop/Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, British Folk
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Across the Water
Fall into sleep as the sun comes up And wake at the back of noon Drift through the hours as the sun gets lower Till the days are lit by the... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Oct 6, 2014
    90
    The entirety of Heartleap is wispy, spare, understated, and moving in its insight and honesty.
  2. 85
    As the concluding part of that elongated trilogy, Heartleap is the most magnificent and worthy of valedictions.
  3. Q Magazine
    Oct 3, 2014
    80
    Her third album is as intimate as music can be. [Nov 2014, p.108]
  4. Uncut
    Oct 2, 2014
    80
    If Heartleap does indeed prove to be the final destination of Bunyan's old horse and cart, it's entirely worthy one. [Nov 2014, p.79]
  5. Oct 6, 2014
    80
    Heartleap is a treasure to withhold, and though it's proclaimed as a departure, it feels both complete and satisfyingly open-ended.
  6. Mojo
    Nov 6, 2014
    80
    A dreamy, immersive mood piece that is as personal as it is instantly accessible. [Nov 2014, p.93]
  7. Oct 2, 2014
    60
    She is capable of writing strong melodies, but the mood here rarely strays far from the pleasantly soporific.

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