Neptune
by Eliza Carthy
  • Record Label: Hem Hem
  • Release Date: May 9, 2011
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. BBC Music
    May 20, 2011
    80
    As with most things on this record, it's a thoroughly engaging ride.
  2. Mojo
    May 20, 2011
    80
    While her impressively expansive band needs little bidding to cut loose, Carthy's lush vocals, and cryptic lyrics keep you on your toes. [Jun 2011, p.103]
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  3. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    May 20, 2011
    80
    She's on the cover, smirking in front of an old map: a naughty sea god(dess) in a Cruikshank cartoon. Which somehow suits the discursive post-folk rompery of the music: highly arranged, wordy as an Elvis Costello song with larks taking the place of bitterness.
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  5. musicOMH.com
    May 20, 2011
    80
    While it's unlikely that Neptune will have quite the sort of chart success Adele's 21 has enjoyed, it's a fine example of Eliza Carthy's huge talent.
  6. The Guardian
    May 20, 2011
    80
    Her bravest, most original work to date.
  7. Uncut
    May 23, 2011
    60
    Her seventh solo album is effectively her third LP of self-penned pop songs, and it suits her bawdy contralto voice rather better. [Jun 2011, p.79]
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  8. The Independent (UK)
    May 20, 2011
    40
    Musically, she strays a little too far from her folkie comfort-zone, with varied results

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