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