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Polly Scattergood

Polly Scattergood

Polly Scattergood

Debut album of quirky acoustic / piano pop from the 21-year-old English singer-songwriter

ADM rating[?]

5.6

Label
Mute
UK Release date
09/03/2009
  1. 8.0 |   Evening Standard

    There are hints of Kate Bush, PJ Harvey and even a whisper of Patti Smith, but Ms Scattergood is a singular talent.
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  2. 6.0 |   musicOMH

    The market for 'kooky female singer/songwriter' types is pretty full up at the best of times, but there's enough interesting moments here to suggest that Polly Scattergood intends to elbow her way in through the throng.
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  3. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    There's a lot to be irritated by here, but plenty to love, too.
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  4. 6.0 |   PopMatters

    Some awkward, gauche moments: Scattergood’s lyrics can clunk, with odd swerves into banality… This open-hearted and engaging record boasts enough memorable moments to suggest that Scattergood has a promising future ahead of her
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  5. 5.3 |   Pitchfork

    It is not hard to imagine that Scattergood will eventually make much better records-- she certainly has a gift for melody and a fine singing voice-- but she's just not quite there yet.
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  6. 4.0 |   Independent on Sunday

    One piece of her adolescent angst might be vaguely beguiling, but after 10 you want to tell her to go out and have an ice cream.
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