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Land Of CanAan

Marques Toliver

Land Of CanAan

Debut album from multi-instrumentalist and former busker who has worked with Grizzly Bear, Damon Albarn and Wild Beasts

ADM rating[?]

6.8

Label
Bella Union
UK Release date
13/05/2013
US Release date
14/05/2013
  1. 9.0 |   The 405

    Land Of CanAan is essentially flawless, already a real contender for one of the year's greatest releases, and it couldn't be a more perfect introduction to his musical career
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  2. 9.0 |   Uncut

    The emergence of a major soul talent. Print edition only

  3. 8.0 |   Independent on Sunday

    Toliver is still in his twenties and there are times here when his natural talent is genuinely frightening
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  4. 8.0 |   All Music

    As creative and imaginative as these songs are, they're also direct and accessible, grounded in gospel and soul and graced with remarkable pop hooks
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  5. 7.0 |   DIY

    Combines inspirations from the autobiography of black abolitionist Fredrick Douglass and the Bible tale of Noah cursing his own grandchild
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  6. 7.0 |   NME

    A lovely album that knows its history. Print edition only

  7. 6.0 |   The Observer

    His honeyed voice and ear for a gratifying hook combine with a tricksy musical intelligence
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  8. 6.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    Despite his illustrious CV and unconventional route to the release of his first album, it proves to be a competent, but disappointingly conventional affair
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  9. 6.0 |   Q

    He gets his message across smoothly. Print edition only

  10. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    He may yet have a great album in him, even if this isn't quite it
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  11. 4.0 |   The Irish Times

    Toliver’s fondness for recasting soul and r’n’b is certainly a fine idea, though his strung-out approach to the task tends to result in bland passages of sound
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