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90

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  • Summary: The third full-length solo release from La Luz's Shana Cleveland features contributions from Abbey Blackwell, Olie Eshleman, Johnny Goss, and Will Sprott.
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  • Record Label: Hardly Art
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Mar 10, 2023
    100
    It’s utterly transfixing – not just for the gorgeousness of the tone, but for the absolute wondrousness of the melodies.
  2. Uncut
    Mar 9, 2023
    90
    Though Cleveland's delivery is generally far more subdued, Manzanita shares a similarly transportative, anciently psychedelic feel with The Incredible String Band's magical '60s work. [Apr 2023, p.24]
  3. Mojo
    Mar 9, 2023
    80
    Manzanita mostly shimmers obliquely with light and spells. [Apr 2023, p.90]
  4. Mar 9, 2023
    80
    It's a lovely album to get lost in, offering sounds which might go unnoticed on the first few spins, but will rise up as repeat listens make Manzanita's insular and mysterious dreamworld a more familiar place.
  5. Mar 9, 2023
    80
    Lyrically, the album represents one of Shana Cleveland’s most daring and open song cycles.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
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  1. Mar 15, 2023
    8
    All the good things critics are saying about this album are true. I just wish there was a little more variety in tone or maybe that the albumAll the good things critics are saying about this album are true. I just wish there was a little more variety in tone or maybe that the album was shorter. It's just too much in one sitting for me. Expand