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Lateness of Dancers

Hiss Golden Messenger

Lateness of Dancers

The fifth record from MC Taylor's North Carolinian indie folk ensemble includes contributions from William Tyler and members of Megafaun

ADM rating[?]

7.6

Label
Merge Records
UK Release date
15/09/2014
US Release date
09/09/2014
  1. 9.1 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Taylor finds himself at his most content and self-assured, grappling with the same existential issues that permeated his earlier material, but now with more grace and ease
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  2. 9.0 |   NME

    It’s heavenly, in its own troubled way
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  3. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    The conventional instrumentation and song forms might lead some to consider it a conservative work – but its uniquely personal dimensions suggest otherwise
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  4. 8.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Strong as the songs are, it’s the rich musical settings that really hit hard
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  5. 8.0 |   Q

    Variously heartrending and uplifting, Lateness of Dancers is enriching stuff. Print edition only

  6. 8.0 |   Mojo

    His voice a low-slung burr, his melodies are fireside warm and the collective chops are impeccable. Print edition only

  7. 8.0 |   All Music

    The songs, arrangements, and Taylor's and Hirsch's deft production are all rimmed with - not drenched in - light. Taken together, they underscore the existential grit and elemental spirituality that illustrate Hiss Golden Messenger's best work
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  8. 7.6 |   Pitchfork

    It's a much less private record than what came before; in fact, Taylor relishes the company of his fellow Tarheel musicians
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  9. 7.3 |   Paste Magazine

    Taylor stays in the same well-worn groove he has been grinding on for the past decade and shows no signs of looking for an exit strategy
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  10. 7.0 |   Uncut

    Lateness of Dancers suggests that Taylor can write songs that transcend the everyday by hymning its subtleties
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  11. 7.0 |   PopMatters

    Lateness Of Dancers may only be one step forward for Hiss Golden Messenger, but it’s a crucial step forward for the group, one that expands the emotional palette of their music
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  12. 7.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    Lateness Of Dancers is the perfect party album – as long as your idea of a shindig is a few bottles, friends and a singalong out on the back porch
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  13. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    It’s an album of discreet charm, but one that will reward those who give it time
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