Music + Album reviews
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3 out of 5 stars.
Lauryn Hill review – a difficult re-educationOnce the soul voice of a generation, Lauryn Hill has long had a reputation for being a difficult star. But could she do justice to her landmark album?
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3 out of 5 stars.
Alessia Cara: The Pains of Growing review – unsteady steps to maturityStrong tunes are let down by lyrics that too often strain to bridge the gap between teenage and young adulthood on this second album -
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5 out of 5 stars.
Schumann: Frage CD review – Gerhaher launches epic project with verveSchumann brings out the best in baritone Christian Gerhaher on this striking recording with pianist Gerold Huber
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4 out of 5 stars.
Vessel: Queen of Golden Dogs review – a gloriously weird electro-odysseyJarring and gratifyingly beautiful, this restless album draws on everything from dubstep to Spanish surrealism


The 1975: A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships review – melodic light relief abounds
4 out of 5 stars.