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9.0
60533
9.0 |
The Quietus
A triumph of carefully sustained mood; of a sadness that is not so much overbearing as it beautiful, and one that lingers in the silences between listens of this unusual, unusually compelling record
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8.0
59521
8.0 |
musicOMH
Aventine, like its predecessor, is stark, quiet and frail
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8.0
59525
8.0 |
The Guardian
A wonderful autumn album
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8.0
60176
8.0 |
Q
Aventine does not reveal its atmospheric charms instantly and the brief instrumental Tokka is a reminder she can veer too close to chamber music, but repeated listens unfurls all sorts of wonder. Print edition only
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8.0
60266
8.0 |
Mojo
More than delivers on the promise of her debut. Print edition only
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7.0
59543
7.0 |
Uncut
For the most part, Aventine remains pleasingly measured and minimal. Print edition only
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6.0
59522
6.0 |
The Observer
Has something of PJ Harvey's White Chalk album about it – a mournful sternness, hinting at passions long buried
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6.0
59523
6.0 |
The Independent
It's all neatly-dressed, buttoned-down and restrained but sometimes suffocatingly introspective
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6.0
59524
6.0 |
The Irish Times
It’s perhaps more consistent than impressive, but a strong offering nonetheless
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