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Consequences

Joan Armatrading

Consequences

Twentieth album from the British singer-songwriter was recorded and self-produced in her own studio

ADM rating[?]

7.5

Label
Bmg Rights Management
UK Release date
18/06/2021
US Release date
18/06/2021
  1. 8.0 |   The Guardian

    The 70-year-old Brit may cut an unassuming figure, but she refuses to trade on comfort, essaying pop head-on without ever sounding like a trend-chasing heritage act
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  2. 8.0 |   American Songwriter

    With her 20th album, Consequences, Armatrading shows that her skills and savvy remain intact
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  3. 8.0 |   The Arts Desk

    You get the sense she writes to please herself, not anyone else
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  4. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Lyrically she still falling in love, but the slow burn of Consequences reveals more nuance with each sitting. Print edition only

  5. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    If, like most of us, you’ve undervalued her immense body of work before now, this should serve as a reminder to go back and dive in. Treat yourself
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  6. 8.0 |   All Music

    This would be an impressive first salvo from a new artist, and coming from a seasoned veteran, it's a truly welcome sign that her creative well isn't about to run dry
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  7. 8.0 |   Record Collector

    Like so many of her classics, the lyrical content majors on relationships and is typically top-notch
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  8. 7.0 |   Uncut

    A notably confident-sounding record. Print edition only

  9. 6.0 |   The FT

    Crafted in isolation, the musician’s new album expresses a powerful need for company
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