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The Errant Charm

Vetiver

The Errant Charm

Fifth album of folk from the American band, fronted by Andy Cabic.

ADM rating[?]

6.5

Label
Bella Union
UK Release date
13/06/2011
US Release date
14/06/2011
  1. 8.3 |   Beats Per Minute

    An innovative step in Vetiver’s evolution from narrow freak folk ensemble to instrumentally tight, genre melding trailblazers
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  2. 8.3 |   A.V. Club

    Another fine album by a band that rarely surprises, but always delivers
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  3. 8.0 |   Q

    The perfect soundtrack to a bleached-out summer. Print edition only

  4. 8.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    A triumph for an artist who has consistently put out quality music only to be instantly likened and compared to a list of formidable influences
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  5. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    It’s likely that Vetiver will remain something of a buried treasure for most, but albums like this gleam and pulsate with a timeless allure
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  6. 8.0 |   Rave Magazine

    The Errant Charm firmly gives the group their own hazy, daze-y identity
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  7. 7.0 |   The Quietus

    The most notable aspect of The Errant Charm must be this further adventure into the domain of wistful keyboard effects and ambience
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  8. 7.0 |   PopMatters

    At times, the songs on the band’s fifth full length album come perilously close to sounding like soft rock
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  9. 7.0 |   Prefix

    Easy melodies, hushed singing, muted production -- these are the ingredients for a snoozefest. But somehow Vetiver doesn’t allow that to happen
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  10. 7.0 |   Clash

    Some understated but beautiful songwriting
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  11. 7.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    The Errant Charm is marked by subtle beats and expansive drones that underpin most of the tracks and add an interesting new dimension to the band’s sound
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  12. 6.4 |   Pitchfork

    A pleasant listen
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  13. 6.0 |   musicOMH

    As a soundtrack to sun-soaked introspection it discharges its duties very respectably
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  14. 6.0 |   Slant Magazine

    The Errant Charm makes them sound more like a Shins cover band than an act with its own distinct identity
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  15. 6.0 |   Uncut

    Unchallenging but often beautiful. Print edition only

  16. 6.0 |   Mojo

    Lacks the edge needed to be more than a counter-cultural accessory. Print edition only

  17. 6.0 |   Rolling Stone

    Vintage keyboard drones, vocal effects, and drum machines
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  18. 6.0 |   Bowlegs

    An amiable, ambling album that wanders – but only occasionally enraptures
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  19. 4.0 |   The Independent

    These aren't so much songs as suggestions of moods: mostly warm, but somewhat underwhelming
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  20. 4.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Passion, pace, a single stand-out moment, even; ‘The Errant Charm’ lacks every single one of these
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  21. 4.0 |   Under The Radar

    Feels back-loaded and unsettled
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