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9.0
114615
9.0 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
An evolution from his opening trio of releases, and a strong step towards becoming an integral voice in the indie rock scene
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8.5
114638
8.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Mikal Cronin returns with his best album in some time
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8.3
114436
8.3 |
Consequence Of Sound
A return sparking a sense of introspection and catharsis from beginning to end
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8.0
114437
8.0 |
Mojo
Embellishments frame soul-searching songs about dislocation and romantic ill-fortune - think a grittier Brendan Benson - which soon demand frequent revisits. Print edition only
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8.0
114447
8.0 |
All Music
For anyone who thought MCIII was heading in a direction that sounded promising, Seeker arrives at the destination in a tumbling, exciting cloud of dust, sound and craft
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7.5
114545
7.5 |
Paste Magazine
The California garage-pop wizard stretches himself as a songwriter on his fine fourth album
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7.0
115128
7.0 |
Under The Radar
Seeker is dignified jamming, some Tom Petty guitar ("Show Me"), and fire thematics with live recording microphone-placement ideas from The Beatles' The Beatles
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7.0
114438
7.0 |
Uncut
The resultant raggedy, in-the-moment feel suits the Neil Young-ish "Show Me" and harmonica-hinged "Guardian Well," as well as "I've Got Reason." Print edition only
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6.0
114439
6.0 |
Q
With the exception of I've Got Reason, the ripsnorting garage rock that enlivened his earlier work has disappeared. Instead, the likes of Shelter and Show Me veer towards ponderous MOR. Print edition only
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6.0
114440
6.0 |
XS Noize
There are signs here of real growth and with new strings to his bow, the best of Cronin’s career may still be yet to come
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6.0
114685
6.0 |
PopMatters
After some adventurous wilderness time, Mikal Cronin builds on his indie rock style to draft a compelling new direction with Seeker
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5.6
114534
5.6 |
Pitchfork
For his fourth solo album, the southern California rocker retreated to a cabin and wrote songs full of doubt and existential anxiety
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5.0
114674
5.0 |
Spectrum Culture
Seeker is Cronin’s posture at being a mature songwriter
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