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Metalhorse

Billy Nomates

Metalhorse

Third full-length album from the Leicester-born singer-songwriter Tor Maries

ADM rating[?]

7.1

Label
Invada
UK Release date
16/05/2025
US Release date
16/05/2025
  1. 9.0 |   Clash

    Confessional yet cathartic, ‘Metalhorse’ is an emotionally resonant piece of work that is vital, vivid and showcases why Billy NoMates is an undisputed ‘Tor’ de force
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  2. 9.0 |   Uncut

    The dilapidated English fairground has served as a metaphor for the vicissitudes of the music business for everyone from Ray Davies to Kevin Ayers, but it's rarely been so vividly, furiously and poignantly realised. Print edition only

  3. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Altogether, with added depth and melody, it’s Maries’ best yet. Print edition only

  4. 8.0 |   Far Out

    The album is inspired by blues, ‘60s rock, ‘70s rock and glam. It’s a fulfilling listen and one definitely worth your time
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  5. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    Tor Maries’ third album is testimony to the fact that whatever doesn’t kill you does indeed make you stronger
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  6. 8.0 |   God Is In The TV

    As we reach the end and exhale at last, one thing is for certain: no matter how rundown the ride, we’ll be lining up to see what Billy Nomates brings next time the carnival’s in town
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  7. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Moments of joy and uncertainty are on this ride – as we’re spun by the happenings in Nomates’ life, maybe even more melodic cards are yet to leave her sleeve
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  8. 6.0 |   Dork

    This isn’t the fairground soundtrack of your childhood memories – it’s what plays in your head when you revisit those places years later and realise nothing gold can stay. But as Billy Nomates proves, sometimes the rust tells the better story
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  9. 5.9 |   A.V. Club

    Metalhorse would have been better if Maries left the place abandoned instead of turning on all the lights, rides, and slot machines for a crowd that aren’t there
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  10. 4.0 |   The Arts Desk

    East Midlands post-punker tries on some yacht rock
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