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8.0
56062
8.0 |
Mojo
Of 10 tracks, not one's a duffer. Print edition only
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8.0
56063
8.0 |
musicOMH
It sounds accomplished well beyond Odell’s years. Proof that, on this occasion, it is worth believing the hype
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8.0
56060
8.0 |
Daily Telegraph
The 22-year-old from Chichester has poured all the reckless romance and intense sincerity of youth into a record full of walloping big tunes, most of which deserve to be singles
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8.0
56067
8.0 |
The Digital Fix
For someone so young Long Way Down is a crowning achievement
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7.0
56320
7.0 |
No Ripcord
An album that, while often samey and, in the grand scheme of things, says next to nothing, heralds the arrival of a highly talented artist
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6.0
56135
6.0 |
Evening Standard
Designed with arenas in mind
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6.0
56160
6.0 |
Time Out
A few mid-album lulls expose Odell’s inexperience, but overall this is a debut that should keep him on the bus to stardom for many more stops to come
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6.0
56161
6.0 |
The Arts Desk
Much of this album is on a par with Damian Rice’s early stuff. And that’s perfectly fine
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6.0
56059
6.0 |
The Guardian
He may yet rise above the glut of similar-sounding Sheehans, Buggs and Mumfords, but hasn't yet found his voice
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6.0
56110
6.0 |
The Observer
Odell has shown his promise but he has yet to prove his range
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6.0
56070
6.0 |
The Scotsman
Long Way Down is the sound of a busker trying to shout down a bustling high street rather than a troubadour drawing us into his world
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6.0
56064
6.0 |
Uncut
Relentless in its pursuit of a teen audience easily won over by a sensitive man-boy who knows his way around a piano. Print edition only
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6.0
56065
6.0 |
Q
There are too many songs here set to the same humdrum pace. Print edition only
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4.0
56502
4.0 |
The Irish Times
Tom Odell ain’t half tepid, mum
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3.0
56968
3.0 |
Drowned In Sound
One day he’s going to listen to M.Ward’s The Transfiguration of Vincent or Beck's Sea Change or the late-great Jason Molina, and realise he could never do that
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3.0
56132
3.0 |
PopMatters
Odell is a piano balladeer trying to fit Florence and the Machine-size arrangements into his upright Steinway. He isn’t rewarded for his ambition
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3.0
56061
3.0 |
DIY
As far as art to engage and inspire goes, Long Way Down has precious little to recommend it
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2.0
56109
2.0 |
Independent on Sunday
Professionally made, radio-friendly and pretty much a guaranteed commercial success. And it stinks
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0.0
56085
0.0 |
NME
Be warned, you can't unhear it
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