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The Phosphorescent Blues

Punch Brothers

The Phosphorescent Blues

Fourth album from the Brooklyn-based progressive bluegrass five-piece

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7.4

Label
Nonesuch
UK Release date
26/01/2015
US Release date
27/01/2015
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  1. 10.0 |   The Irish Times

    The playing and harmonies are breathtaking
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  2. 9.0 |   The Music

    The music of The Phosphorescent Blues is captivating
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  3. 8.8 |   Paste Magazine

    Like every Punch Brothers album, The Phosphorescent Blues is defined by technical chops. But its lyrical focus offers a vibrant edge over its predecessors
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  4. 8.0 |   Exclaim

    They show once again that they are just about the boldest and most versatile acoustic bands around
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  5. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    The music here is unique and exciting, even if the band appeals largely to music nerds and have to struggle outside of that demographic to find an audience
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  6. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    An album filled with disarming, beautiful moments
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  7. 7.0 |   Uncut

    An album of fierce ambition and undeniable charm. Print edition only

  8. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    The band sound happiest when they return to their roots on the exuberant bluegrass workout Boll Weevil
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  9. 4.0 |   Q

    When an out-and-out bluegrass knees-up surfaces in the second half, it becomes a blessed relief. Print edition only

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