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9.1
96453
9.1 |
Paste Magazine
The highpoint of Witness is its title track, in which Booker collaborates with gospel legend Mavis Staples (even dropping the f-bomb in front of her, which is actually a pretty punk-rock move)
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8.1
96456
8.1 |
AU Review
The clear standout from the album is “Believe”. It’s easily the most well rounded track in terms of music, song content and lyricism. The album would have been a near masterpiece if it had included a couple more tracks of this standard
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8.1
96981
8.1 |
Pitchfork
Makes retro music feel modern, reflecting on racism in America while drawing on blues, soul, and gospel
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8.0
97306
8.0 |
Mojo
Fine, part-politicised follow-up. Print edition only
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7.0
96576
7.0 |
Under The Radar
When Benjamin Booker sings, he sounds like a train trying to squeeze through a blocked tunnel
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7.0
96604
7.0 |
Exclaim
Strikes an emotional chord in illustrating the charged emotions that swirl around the very real concept of systemic racism and subsequent fallout
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7.0
96454
7.0 |
Uncut
Intense and committed songs. Print edition only
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6.0
96455
6.0 |
The Guardian
Garage rocker finds soulful political edge
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6.0
96457
6.0 |
The Skinny
The lush arrangements are lovely, but they too often threaten to suffocate that remarkably raw voice
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6.0
96451
6.0 |
The Independent
Important issues, dealt with on Witness via a musical palette drawing equally from blues, punk and T. Rex
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