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Rhythm And Repose

Glen Hansard

Rhythm And Repose

Debut solo album from the singer-songwriter known for his work in The Frames and also for acting in films such as Once

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6.4

Label
Epitaph
UK Release date
18/06/2012
US Release date
19/06/2012
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  1. 8.0 |   State

    An album that contains pure talent and raw, emotional connection
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  2. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    Undoubtedly the best thing that Hansard has done in years, and perhaps a signifier of a lengthy solo career
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  3. 8.0 |   Blurt

    This album's a triumph
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  4. 7.0 |   Paste Magazine

    Hansard stayed close to his previous musical muses and stylistic choices, leaving his debut solo effort feeling like a continuation of prior efforts, rather than a foray into new material
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  5. 7.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Rhythm and Repose is both the desperate cry of a young man with everything to prove and the calm, slow pride of an older man who’s been through it all
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  6. 6.7 |   A.V. Club

    The album for the most part is a dialed-back effort fitting for a Sunday morning come-down
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  7. 6.0 |   Q

    But for his inability to crack a smile, Hansard might be up there with Van Morrison. Oh, hang on... Print edition only

  8. 6.0 |   Rolling Stone

    Conjuring the Seventies country-pop vibe of Glen Campbell around stock images
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  9. 6.0 |   Rave Magazine

    The quality is a bit of mixed bag
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  10. 5.0 |   Under The Radar

    The passion that once gripped moviegoers and music listeners has dissipated
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  11. 5.0 |   Uncut

    Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter bares his solo soul. Print edition only

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