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- Summary: St. Vincent, otherwise known as Annie Clark, releases her third album, produced by John Congleton.
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- Record Label: 4AD
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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I spent the Summer on my back Another attack Steal you just to get along Turn off the TV, wait in bed Blue and red, Somethin' to get along. Best,... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 36 out of 39
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Mixed: 3 out of 39
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Negative: 0 out of 39
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Sep 11, 2011The modulations and switches in pace remain as bold as ever, and Clark has a knack for memorable melody and a winning voice with shades of Kate Bush and Leslie Feist.
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Sep 12, 2011Strange Mercy is more mysterious than its predecessors, the references more obscure, but it also feels more personal.
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Jan 3, 2012St. Vincent's most sonically rich effort to date.
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Sep 9, 2011It's a little top-heavy, and meanders towards the end, but it's smart, demanding and unique, too.
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Sep 22, 2011Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent, is an astounding electric guitarist, yet on her absorbing third album she never puts her mastery of the instrument ahead of a great song.
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Sep 13, 2011Strange Mercy is her best yet, a deft mixture of self-confession, master class musicality, and downright unshakable songs.
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Sep 1, 2011Ultimately Strange Mercy sounds like her best record still lies ahead, once she feels a little more at ease with balancing her obviously multiple talents.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 24 out of 27
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Mixed: 3 out of 27
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Negative: 0 out of 27
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Sep 21, 2011
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Mar 19, 2012Clark's gotten a bit of criticism for the lyrics on this album, and I really don't understand whyâ
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Sep 13, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Dec 30, 2011
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Dec 30, 2011
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Oct 2, 2011On Strange Mercy St. Vincent finally releases her inner freak. While itâ
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Sep 14, 2011
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