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The Still Life

Alessi's Ark

The Still Life

Third album of orchestral pop / modern folk from London-born singer-songwriter Alessi Laurent-Marke

ADM rating[?]

6.3

Label
Bella Union
UK Release date
15/04/2013
US Release date
30/04/2013
  1. 8.0 |   The 405

    Her first two albums planted the seeds of talent, but The Still Life is the record on which she's finally starting to bloom. Better late than never
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  2. 8.0 |   Uncut

    Engagingly simple and yet sophisticated third album. Print edition only

  3. 8.0 |   All Music

    While not the finished product yet, Alessi Laurent-Marke shows here that her songwriting talents and storytelling are wise beyond her years
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  4. 7.0 |   DIY

    An assuring snapshot of where she currently stands as an artist
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  5. 7.0 |   musicOMH

    A spry and rewarding sonic balm that doesn’t outstay its welcome
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  6. 6.5 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    A songwriter and musician who already shows a real promise of creating something very special later on in her career. In the meantime, this record makes for a rather pleasant listen
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  7. 6.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Ark’s sonic palette has broadened to encompass both ethnic instruments and contemporary sound effects
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  8. 6.0 |   Q

    Exudes both invention and serenity. Print edition only

  9. 5.0 |   PopMatters

    The Still Life is just too pedestrian and unmemorable to truly recommend in the crowded field of talented singer-songwriters
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  10. 5.0 |   Loud And Quiet

    Despite unquestionable talent, the perfectly smooth, untroubled beige of ‘The Still Life’ leaves you clawing for something tangible and troubling to grip on to
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  11. 4.0 |   Mojo

    All too often sounds like a stifling lack of urgency. Print edition only


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