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Dear River

Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo

Dear River

Fourth album and first proper label release from the Australian folk pop singer-songwriter who performed alongside Frank Turner at the Olympics opening ceremony

ADM rating[?]

7.2

Label
Linn
UK Release date
08/07/2013
US Release date
08/07/2013
  1. 8.0 |   The Digital Fix

    The curious might find Dear River a little one dimensional in terms of overall feel and style, but for those already onside, Baker meets the already high expectations
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  2. 8.0 |   The Arts Desk

    Taken individually Emily Barker’s clear voice and pretty melodies are pleasant enough, but what sets her fourth album apart is its immersive flow
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  3. 8.0 |   Evening Standard

    Folk singer-songwriters are hardly an endangered species in 2013 but there should still be room for those as talented as Emily Barker
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  4. 8.0 |   No Ripcord

    For the most part, Dear River is a marvellous record
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  5. 8.0 |   God Is In The TV

    It’s certainly a political record at least as much as a personal one; its 11 songs obsessed with place, with displacement, and the way the human animal claims its territory
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  6. 7.0 |   The 405

    Emily Barker showcases her ability as a songwriter and ties the album together conceptually, to make it more than just a collection of songs, but a wonderful musical experience
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  7. 7.0 |   Uncut

    Has a clean rootsy feel. Print edition only

  8. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    A classy, lush production, helped by some fine accordion and fiddle work from her band. It's all very pleasant, but the quality of her storytelling gets lost
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  9. 6.0 |   Clash

    It’s definitely Barker’s softer side that makes the greatest impact
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