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8.0
21247
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Mojo
Ignites the same sonic fires as 2005's career highlight Separate Ways. Print edition only
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8.0
21439
8.0 |
The Irish Times
David Kahne’s bright but subtle production allows the songs to breathe – the ideal light and shade for Thompson’s gloomy insight
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8.0
21531
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Independent on Sunday
Charming melody, buoyed by the slightly weightless mobility of Teddy's awfully sweet voice
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8.0
21602
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Uncut
Laden with sumptuous melodies and mordant wit. Print edition only
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8.0
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The Digital Fix
Thompson’s wit and eloquence grows. Seriously excellent
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8.0
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The Line Of Best Fit
The leanings towards country rather than folk give the guy more power to his tragic elbow as he continues to develop as a credible artist in his own right
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7.0
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Blurt
Bella is beautiful and enticing, and that's more than enough to make up for its lack of trendiness
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7.0
21307
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BBC
Every one of the 11 tracks here feels impeccably structured, plotted, weighted, watertight
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6.0
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The Scotsman
Never less than melodic
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6.0
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Evening Standard
Reminiscent of both Chris Isaak and Roy Orbison
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6.0
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The Observer
It's Thompson's rich swell of a voice, including a surprisingly affecting falsetto on "Take Care of Yourself", that saves the album
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6.0
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6.0 |
Daily Telegraph
Writes lyrics every bit as striking as his old man’s
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6.0
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musicOMH
Bella is rather like a brand new pair of trainers: a little too pristine, and in need of scuffing up
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6.0
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Subba Cultcha
Disappointingly ‘Bella,’ proves Thompson to be the King of the inoffensive ballad
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2.0
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Q
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