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Into the Murky Water

The Leisure Society

Into the Murky Water

Second album of folk pop from the London band fronted by Nick Hemming and multi-instrumentalist Christian Hardy

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6.7

Label
Full Time Hobby
UK Release date
02/05/2011
US Release date
02/05/2011
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  1. 8.0 |   Subba Cultcha

    This is a folk record but one seen twisted through a prism of late 60's/early 70's futurism
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  2. 8.0 |   Bowlegs

    A band getting into their stride and falling in love with the possibilities of their craft
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  3. 8.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    There may be joyous harmonies and collective crescendos in evidence, but around those instances are carefully pieced together moments that aim variously direct for the heart
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  4. 8.0 |   BBC

    A record for those who want thrills but don’t want them dumb
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  5. 8.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    As light, pretty and as aurally satisfying a record as you will hear this year
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  6. 7.0 |   The Digital Fix

    The album's playful nature and lightheartedness is utterly endearing and infectious
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  7. 7.0 |   FasterLouder

    A captivating release
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  8. 6.0 |   Uncut

    They so often sound like Mumford & Sons playing two songs at once. Print edition only

  9. 6.0 |   Mojo

    These 10 songs are awash with woodwind, strings and backing vocals. Print edition only

  10. 6.0 |   AU Review

    The warmth of The Leisure Society’s songwriting is in evidence throughout
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  11. 6.0 |   The Observer

    Hemming musing wryly on regret and midlife desperation in an attempt to place a deeper sadness at the heart of TLS's lush English pastoral
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  12. 6.0 |   NME

    Their second album skips merrily between Scott Walker balladeering and the symphonic, jaunty indie of The Divine Comedy
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  13. 4.0 |   Independent on Sunday

    It's charming enough
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