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10.0
138525
10.0 |
The Skinny
A Firmer Hand sees Hamish Hawk daringly take a searchlight to the complexities of the relationships with men in his life and, by extension, to the complexities within himself. The result is dazzling
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9.0
138526
9.0 |
musicOMH
Scottish star’s latest is a big, bold lesson in taking risks, and letting the mask drop when things threaten to get too arch
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9.0
138532
9.0 |
Far Out
A record of opposites: erotic and revealing yet universal and welcoming, it’s full of complex depth yet pointedly blunt, hooks are as commonplace in the music as unfulfilled promises with pop tropes playfully subverted
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8.0
138570
8.0 |
The FT
The Scottish singer-songwriter’s latest showcases his talent for stories of passion
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8.0
138681
8.0 |
Clash
Taken in one sitting, ‘A Firmer Hand’ is a dense and often heavy album that nevertheless contains depths of melodicism, wit and meaning that only become apparent with repeated listens
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8.0
138529
8.0 |
Mojo
The huge exhilaration of Hawk's previous two albums has largely been replaced by more troubled moods - and more stylistic variety - but bravura lyrics remain. Print edition only
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8.0
138530
8.0 |
The Quietus
This is a record that rips into masculinity in a way that’s been curiously absent from male artists of late
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8.0
138531
8.0 |
God Is In The TV
The quality of penmanship and musicality of Hawk and his musicians has produced an album bursting with originality and heartfelt emotion
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8.0
138527
8.0 |
Record Collector
A major talent continues to flourish. Print edition only
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6.0
138528
6.0 |
Uncut
The chugging arrangements are often overwrought, and the lyrics slightly too pleased with themselves, but Hawk's lusty baritone croons lend passion and swagger. Print edition only
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