Harcourt proves he’s a singer of uncommon charm on this fifth album.
An elusive, complicated work with plenty to be enthralled by.
They match bold exuberance with a sensitivity that elevates them beyond pastiche.
A heady and enthralling work full of charm and confidence.
As a genesis of exceptional talent this is flawless, and heartbreakingly so.
Long-time stars of the Canadian indie-rock firmament deliver a fine third album.
There’s no getting round it: Shearwater’s latest is a profoundly beautiful record.
A brilliantly bold, robust work, showcasing real development.
A patchy, but sporadically wonderful album from the Canadian singer.
As startlingly direct and melodically assured as ever.
Its lasting impression is one of cathartic, hard-won transcendence.
A triumph of restraint and simple songwriting talent.
Getting lost in this delicate and often bewitching world is highly recommended.
They’ve never sounded quite as effortless – or as intuitive – as they do here.
A heady melange of delta-blues and rootsy folk music.
