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10.0
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The Skinny
Ella Williams faces her fear of disasters on her second album as Squirrel Flower, Planet (i), and ultimately regains control
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9.0
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God Is In The TV
For all its deadly foreshadowing and eery finality, Planet (i) is beautifully poised. Williams embraces the idea of disaster with the graceful confidence of a ballet dancer weaving between spewing flames, hurricanes and tidal waves
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9.0
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Clash
Stunning second record from the artist also known as Ella Williams
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8.0
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Spectrum Culture
Whether it’s her own insecurities or fear of environmental calamity, Williams’ vivid lyrics and varied guitar work create a memorable journey, one that is relatable, immersive, at times harrowing but also resolute
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8.0
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Under The Radar
As with I Was Born Swimming, Williams’ music once again excels in the small details. Texture and atmosphere rule her world more than earworm hooks
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8.0
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PopMatters
Ella Williams finds her voice
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8.0
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All Music
Like Squirrel Flower's debut, Planet (i) is a journey through an ever changing landscape and marks a noticeable creative step forward for Williams
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8.0
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The Line Of Best Fit
It’s an irresistible listen
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8.0
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Uncut
The title is Williams’ name for the world in which her music is set and it’s one where disaster looms large – dark, evocative and minor-key rich; menacing live drums and corkscrew bass hanging heavy in the atmosphere. Print edition only
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7.7
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Beats Per Minute
Squirrel Flower’s passion and music are here to remind you not to take it for granted – who knows how long it’ll last
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7.1
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Paste Magazine
While parts of Planet (i) can feel akin to standing out in the sun on a particularly sweltering day, Squirrel Flower’s talent as a chronicler of relationships and memories makes this album worth exploring
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7.0
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Rolling Stone
On her second album, the Massachusetts singer-songwriter confronts natural disasters — and some fears of her own
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7.0
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Pitchfork
On Ella Williams’ second album as Squirrel Flower, the road is a space of intimacy and disaster. Her vivid songwriting and bright, searching voice bring both sides to life
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6.0
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DIY
A vocalisation of the anxieties of an entire civilisation, the blow softened by satin guitar tones and roaming melodies
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6.0
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Mojo
An intense, slightly avant chum. Print edition only
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