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Diversions, Vol. 4: The Songs and Poems of Molly Drake

The Unthanks

Diversions, Vol. 4: The Songs and Poems of Molly Drake

Album number nine from the Northumberland folk group features songs and poems written by Nick Drake's mother

ADM rating[?]

7.3

Label
RabbleRouser
UK Release date
26/05/2017
US Release date
26/05/2017
  1. 10.0 |   The Independent

    A remarkable feat of collective aesthetics in which Adrian McNally’s subtle arrangements draw the maximum impact from Rachel and Becky Unthanks’ distinctive intonations
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  2. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    The sisters are in almost transcendent voice on these painfully honest observations of nature’s wonders and love’s labours
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  3. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Aided by Gabrielle Drake's spoken word and arrangements that vary between bare, the lyrical and the dreamy, it makes for a most moving collection. Print edition only

  4. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    As a tribute to Molly Drake and an effective realisation of her music’s full potential for the listener, it’s a resounding success
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  5. 7.0 |   Uncut

    The luminous harmonies of Rachel and Becky Unthank, backed by Adrian McNally's minimal piano and the discreet textures of violinist Niopha Keegan, spotlighting the wistful poignancy at the heart of these delicate compositions. Print edition only

  6. 6.0 |   The FT

    At its best The Unthanks take over the music and run with it
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  7. 6.0 |   The Observer

    Drake’s songs, often as brooding and melancholic as her son’s, are a natural fit for the Unthanks’ poignant sibling harmonies
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