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Mo Beauty

Alec Ounsworth

Mo Beauty

First solo album from Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's front man

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6.1

Label
Anti
UK Release date
19/10/2009
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  1. 7.7 |   Pitchfork

    ...an album that showcases the breadth of his talents much more than the limited palettes of Flashy Python or CYHSY
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  2. 7.0 |   NME

    It’s a challenging, warm if understated effort destined to thunk into the indie solo album dartboard somewhere between Julian Casablancas and Duncan from Maximo Park
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  3. 7.0 |   Spin

    Almost every tune on Mo Beauty equals or betters those on CYHSY's lauded 2005
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  4. 6.0 |   Rolling Stone

    The result is baroque stuff that shows off Ounsworth's distinct David Byrne-in-the-ER whine
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  5. 6.0 |   Blurt

    The whole effort sounds like an actual party as it opens new windows, jumps through hoops and snores toward its close in the very best manner. So clap your hands
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  6. 6.0 |   Uncut

    Print edition only

  7. 6.0 |   Mojo

    Print edition only

  8. 5.0 |   PopMatters

    After all the hype has leaked away, we’re back to a simple idea: a guy with a solid backing band, some nice ideas, and a voice that you’re going to hate or love
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