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Mark The Hard Earth

Kris Drever

Mark The Hard Earth

Second solo release from the Orcadian folk singer-songwriter and guitarist and member of LAU

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6.7

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08/03/2010
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  1. 8.0 |   The List

    With an array of big name musicians, stand-out tracks come via This Old Song and The Crown of London
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  2. 8.0 |   The Guardian

    A classy set
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  3. 8.0 |   Scotland on Sunday

    Understated arrangements that create space for his distinctive, delicate and often beguilingly enigmatic vocals
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  4. 7.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    Drever’s voice is well-suited to the lyrical sincerity of the album but avoids being overly earnest. While sometimes a bit sentimental, Drever’s gentle declarations of loyalty are charming rather than trite
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  5. 7.0 |   Clash

    With a more complex sonic palette than his debut, ‘Mark The Hard Earth’ contains a number of absolute gems
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  6. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Even if folk music isn’t your normal staple Mark The Hard Earth is well worth a listen. It should challenge the ‘folkie’ stereotype of four old geezers in Aran Sweaters singing diddly dee
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  7. 6.0 |   The Digital Fix

    ...an album that ultimately drifts along without ever completely engaging the listener
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  8. 6.0 |   NME

    An extremely mellow album, while hardly groundbreaking, it’s quietly beautiful in places
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  9. 6.0 |   Mojo

    Print edition only

  10. 6.0 |   musicOMH

    Here's hoping that, on his next album, Drever heads for the road less traveled
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  11. 6.0 |   Uncut

    Print edition only

  12. 6.0 |   The Skinny

    ... ultimately carried by Drever's voice; one of undeniable maturity and depth
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