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9.0
124500
9.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Californian Soil is London Grammar in an act of gradual evolution, signs hinted at on their sophomore outing but blossoming to a greater extent here; retaining an ability to innovate within the parameters of their synonymously plush electronic soul
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9.0
124548
9.0 |
All Music
A standout in London Grammar's catalog and a significant step forward in the trio's artistic maturation
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9.0
124657
9.0 |
Albumism
A much-needed recalibration for the group that can be heard across the entirety of Californian Soil, as they take stock of their career to date and embark upon new musical roads that lie ahead
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8.5
124547
8.5 |
Northern Transmissions
Listening to Californian Soil feels like going on a spiritual experience and a journey of self-discovery. The mesmerizing drums, soft piano and even sounds of birds chirping are all absolutely beautiful to listen to, but the strongest sound here are the words that are being sung by Reid
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8.0
124574
8.0 |
Gig Soup
London Grammar have always delivered incredibly angleic and healing musical content, with an emotive stance and an operaric blues, but this time around, with their most anticipated alnum yet, they gift us with a higher sense of surety and strength
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8.0
124565
8.0 |
Vinyl Chapters
London Grammar have a unique essence that comes through strongly on the album and all twelve tracks are in some way a delight to listen to – and you’ll definitely be wanting headphones to properly experience what this record has to offer
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8.0
124942
8.0 |
Under The Radar
It’s a sumptuous album, imbued with lush ethereal beauty and one in which Reid has clearly poured her emotions into
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8.0
124519
8.0 |
Evening Standard
With some huge shows on the horizon, the trio have bolstered their music to sway the masses
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8.0
124522
8.0 |
The Independent
Melodies feel constructed around the cathedral architecture of Reid’s pure, classically influenced vocals, which rise in soaring – often breathy – arches capable of carrying more emotional weight than you’d expect
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8.0
124483
8.0 |
NME
With singer Hannah Reid stepping up their main songwriter, the Nottingham-formed trio are fresher, revitalised and more confident than ever
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8.0
124498
8.0 |
Clash
A record of sheer beauty and one that finds London Grammar at the absolute top of their game
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6.2
124499
6.2 |
Pitchfork
The UK electronic-pop trio’s third album draws on a renewed sense of extroversion and energy, which can’t always overcome its lyrical and production missteps
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6.0
124524
6.0 |
The Irish Times
Californian Soil may not have the same commercial thrust as their celebrated debut, but three albums in, London Grammar continue to make consistently interesting records
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6.0
124525
6.0 |
The Guardian
The British trio stick to boilerplate emoting and bland imagery, but there are small sonic steps forward
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6.0
124530
6.0 |
The FT
Hannah Reid is centre stage, singing in a clearly enunciated voice
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6.0
124573
6.0 |
Spectrum Culture
If London Grammar’s third album is a bump on the way to a new road, so be it: we’ll be listening hard, going forward, to see if they find their way to a strong new direction
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5.0
124486
5.0 |
DIY
It’s all still as magnolia-hued as before
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4.0
124535
4.0 |
Slant Magazine
The band’s willingness to harness the latest sonic trends is hit and (mostly) miss.
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