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8.5
55661
8.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Eleanor Friedberger has delivered on every promise she’s ever made with her music, and come up with an ever-unfolding, fully-realised gem
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8.3
55375
8.3 |
Paste Magazine
A gloriously poppy album that severs her own style from that of The Fiery Furnaces’ idiosyncrasies and ethos
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8.1
55374
8.1 |
Pitchfork
Very few [songwriters in indie rock right now] are writing with half the precision, wit, and cool poise that Friedberger displays here
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8.0
57075
8.0 |
Entertainment.ie
The sound of an artist completely in control of her chosen medium. Highly recommended for all lovers of smart, intelligent pop music
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8.0
55376
8.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
It’s Friedberger’s lyrics and delivery that unite these various touchstones, as fresh and distinctive as ever, incredibly poignant and powerfully aware of her self and the signifiers that surround her
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8.0
55377
8.0 |
PopMatters
Personal Record feels like she’s coming into her own, more at ease with who she is — and can be — as an artist
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8.0
55378
8.0 |
All Music
An enjoyable portrait of Friedberger's artistry: warm, genuine, and a little mischievous
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8.0
55399
8.0 |
Uncut
True, warm and happy-sad. Print edition only
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8.0
55403
8.0 |
Mojo
Supreme, whipsmart songwriting from a woman at the top of her game. Print edition only
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8.0
55419
8.0 |
Spin
Pays glowing tribute to the golden sounds of late-'60s and early-'70s pop
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7.0
55577
7.0 |
DIY
Repeated listens prove the more introspective downbeat numbers to be the ones that really house themselves in your brai
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7.0
55379
7.0 |
Under The Radar
Personal Record is clever because you're never quite sure if Friedberger is recounting her own experiences or just singing about universal truth
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7.0
55373
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
Full of crisp, jangly indie pop that can suggest Harry Nilsson or a bookish early Stones
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7.0
55705
7.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Another summer album of frisky, playful, intelligent, tune-filled wonder from a great songwriter
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4.0
56353
4.0 |
No Ripcord
I’m sure plenty of people will find this to be a nice, easy listening backdrop for summertime activities, and if that’s your only objective when listening to music, then mission accomplished, here’s your record
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