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Snapshot of a Beginner

Nap Eyes

Snapshot of a Beginner

Fourth album from the Nova Scotia band fronted by singer-songwriter Nigel Chapman

ADM rating[?]

7.4

Label
Jagjaguwar
UK Release date
27/03/2020
US Release date
27/03/2020
  1. 8.5 |   Northern Transmissions

    Even though much of Snapshot is preoccupied with the self, Chapman does desire to connect with and even understand others
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  2. 8.0 |   Long Live Vinyl

    Things move slowly in Nap Eyes’ world and that’s something to cherish
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  3. 8.0 |   Exclaim

    If you've been following the quartet since day one, Snapshot of a Beginner feels like both a victory lap and another bold step forward in the race
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  4. 8.0 |   The Skinny

    Nap Eyes find new corners to explore on their latest album Snapshot of a Beginner. It might be their most focused and uplifting release to date
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  5. 8.0 |   Under The Radar

    The Halifax, Nova Scotia, four-piece have made minor adaptations with each of their three prior albums, but Snapshot of a Beginner fully delivers on the Maritime pastoral sound they’ve innately promised for years, and credit is due all around
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  6. 7.5 |   Paste Magazine

    The band’s deep focus slackerdom will keep you awake and thinking
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  7. 7.5 |   Pitchfork

    Gathering newfound lyrical confidence, the Halifax slack-rockers trade the sparseness of their early material for gentle guitar chords and gleaming Mellotron harmonies
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  8. 7.0 |   DIY

    Another smartly-crafted step forward
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  9. 7.0 |   All Music

    In terms of Nap Eyes' catalog, Snapshot feels like a bold new era, though it's not without its growing pains
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  10. 6.0 |   Q

    Poetic, off-kilter indie rock. Print edition only


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