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9.1
105174
9.1 |
Paste Magazine
Nothing feels trite or contrived. She’s a natural, with an impressive sense of restraint, placing points of tension and release right where they need to be
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9.1
105176
9.1 |
A.V. Club
The self-assurance underlying Jordan’s lyrical vulnerability comes through in Lush’s anthemic dual-guitar approach, overlaid with her strong, clear voice
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9.0
105124
9.0 |
Exclaim
Unencumbered and honest, putting emotional pitfalls on full, nuanced display while remaining streamlined and filler-free
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9.0
105357
9.0 |
The Digital Fix
A proper cracking debut from a huge talent. Where does she go from here?
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8.7
105115
8.7 |
Pitchfork
Emotionally wise, musically clear, and encompasses the once and future sound of indie rock
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8.5
105118
8.5 |
The 405
Appreciate her astute utility with language, incisive observations of modern romantic angst, and fantastically assured songwriting
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8.3
105211
8.3 |
Consequence Of Sound
One of the most engaging and relatable indie rock debuts in quite some time
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8.0
105243
8.0 |
God Is In The TV
This summer Snail Mail’s songs will leave glistening silver trails across your heart
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8.0
105263
8.0 |
Clash
As a positive statement of intent it underlines the confidence and facility it takes to make a record this accomplished at any age
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8.0
105167
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
You’re listening to Jordan grow on Lush at the same time as you’re wondering how much room she’s left herself to develop creatively; she’s already sounding polished and bracingly mature
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8.0
105172
8.0 |
Under The Radar
Snail Mail's debut is a record steeped in songwriting brilliance and earworm guitar jams
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8.0
105353
8.0 |
musicOMH
Lush is an album that the devoted will take to their hearts and luxuriate in its sadness
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8.0
105683
8.0 |
Gig Soup
?The Baltimore band may not bring anything new to the table, but it is one of the most refreshing and lovable debuts of 2018
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8.0
105742
8.0 |
Mojo
One to watch. Print edition only
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8.0
105116
8.0 |
Slant Magazine
Offers hope for new beginnings, arriving at a liberating quietus
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8.0
105117
8.0 |
The Arts Desk
Lindsey Jordan is a breath of fresh air, and Lush is an album worth coming back to
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8.0
105120
8.0 |
DIY
It’s the crunchy, full band material that really points the way forward
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8.0
105121
8.0 |
The Independent
Jordan’s 10-track record parallels the beautiful plain-spoken lyrics and catharsis echoed by artists like Soccer Mommy and Julien Baker
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8.0
105125
8.0 |
The Skinny
Lindsey Jordan always has something important to say, and it’s worth listening to. Lush is a debut burst forth in full technicolour
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8.0
105126
8.0 |
All Music
An impressive formula for a debut, and one that succeeds whether listeners are tuning in more for the soundscape or more for the sentiment
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7.5
105274
7.5 |
Spectrum Culture
The aching sincerity contained within is absolutely intoxicating
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7.0
105168
7.0 |
Crack
Snail Mail’s Lush is the sound of Lindsey Jordan reminding us authentic emotional connections really are out there – even if you have to wade through some terrible shit along the way
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7.0
105395
7.0 |
No Ripcord
Lush marks the arrival of an immensely talented singer-songwriter who also still has much room to grow
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7.0
105179
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
18 year old Lindsey Jordan proves herself an indie-rock prodigy pushing towards a sound of her own on her debut LP
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7.0
105122
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Jordan is capable of writing brilliant and mature love songs, but the act is clearly capable of growing old, tiresome, and taxing
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7.0
105123
7.0 |
Loud And Quiet
Best of all is that this 18-year-old’s debut carries no trace of the childishness, schmaltz, or irritating precociousness that is so evident in the music of some of her contemporaries
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7.0
105119
7.0 |
Earbuddy
Lush is awesome when Jordan is most engaged. When she slows things down, the record suffers
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6.0
105137
6.0 |
Q
Perhaps in time she will dig deeper, but it's an assured start. Print edition only
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5.0
105203
5.0 |
PopMatters
Has three great songs
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