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10.0
114399
10.0 |
NME
He's spoken of feeling trapped and frustrated, but the 21-year-old wunderkind has channelled his struggles into a jubilant collection of hope-laced tunes
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9.0
114407
9.0 |
DIY
Equal parts heart wrenching and hopeful
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8.5
114401
8.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Lays bare human vulnerabilities with colour and beauty
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8.0
114666
8.0 |
American Songwriter
His unique pop prosody and production skills, more sophisticated than ever in Pony, foretell that his sound will continue progressing to new creative heights, with the heft of catchy pop music and the inventiveness of its growing indie subgenre
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8.0
114417
8.0 |
The Music
O'Connor pulls us into his head with highly engaging and relatable lyrics
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8.0
114424
8.0 |
Clash
It is easily one of the most interesting and exciting pop records of the year
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8.0
114425
8.0 |
Gigwise
The return of Rex Orange County is full of heartfelt honesty and his signature electro-pop
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8.0
114429
8.0 |
Q
The personal trauma behind pony was evidently tough, but hope has rarely sounded so fresh. Print edition only
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8.0
114450
8.0 |
The FT
The Hampshire native’s third album features lyrics that are romantic and melodies that are embellished by horn and string arrangements
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6.0
114451
6.0 |
The Observer
Pony meanders, seemingly uncertain of its purpose, but Rex Orange County retains enough charm and honesty to remain engaging while he figures himself out
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6.0
114573
6.0 |
Evening Standard
Shining talent is undeniable but sporadic
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6.0
114414
6.0 |
The Guardian
The 21-year-old singer-songwriter lays out his struggles with commitment and fake friends over hip-hop inflected nerdy piano pop
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5.0
114400
5.0 |
Pitchfork
The 21-year-old songwriter’s latest album is irritating enough to activate the mildest allergy to sincerity
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