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Elton John & Brandi Carlile  Who Believes In Angels?

This is what happens when two behemoths of musical excellence find common ground, not in nostalgia, but in the endless possibility of what comes next Dork

Elton John & Brandi Carlile  Who Believes In Angels?

In the end, even greatness needs time to be fine-tuned, you suspect that such a liberty was never fussed over here Far Out

Elton John & Brandi Carlile  Who Believes In Angels?

When the fuss, feathers and fandango are cast aside, we see Sir Elton for what he truly is The Arts Desk

Elton John & Brandi Carlile  Who Believes In Angels?

No doubt fans of both artists will embrace this project as a great idea that, for the most part, works really well All Music

Elton John & Brandi Carlile  Who Believes In Angels?

A lovingly wrought record full of deep personal meaning Rolling Stone

Elton John & Brandi Carlile  Who Believes In Angels?

The ten tracks on ‘Who Believes In Angels?’ show Elton John in reflective mode, now retired from touring but still inspired and still active Clash

Elton John & Brandi Carlile  Who Believes In Angels?

The British star and the US country artist spur each other on in this tuneful, swinging set with poignant moments The Observer

Elton John & Brandi Carlile  Who Believes In Angels?

The Rocket Man and his longtime friend Carlile, along with familiar faces Bernie Taupin and Andrew Watt, recreate the playfulness and sense of fun of some of John’s Seventies gems The Independent

Elton John & Brandi Carlile  Who Believes In Angels?

It's only on "When This Old World Is Done With ME", a hymnal elegy where a weary-sounding Elton accompanies himself on piano, that we get a glimpse of genuine emotion. Print edition only Uncut

Elton John & Brandi Carlile  Who Believes In Angels?

A career highlight for Carlile and a rejuvenation for John. Print edition only Mojo

Elton John & Brandi Carlile  Who Believes In Angels?

An album that's found the singer engaged again, hungry to work and with a keen eye on quality control, given a creative kickstart by a younger talent whose reverence is tangible but never submissive. Print edition only Record Collector

Djo  The Crux

It is well worth a listen, but it often lacks bite Far Out

Djo  The Crux

Less tightly wound but freely expressive and exploratory, it cements Keery as an artist unafraid to navigate emotional crossroads through a kaleidoscope of sounds, personas, and stories that all seem to pull from a truly multifaceted reality Dork

Djo  The Crux

In today’s era of hyper-specific playlists and algorithm-approved homogeneity, The Crux is a strange and endearing counterpoint. Not everything fits, but that messiness is part of its charm Northern Transmissions

Djo  The Crux

Echoes of early MGMT also haunt the like of "Delete Ya", but he's at his best when he lends a touch of falsetto-sung acoustic soul to "Potion" and "Fly" floats off into wistful wanderlust. Print edition only Uncut