Sister Ray Davies Holy Island
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Track Ratings
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What Critics Are Saying
Deep insights from 3 critics who reviewed this album
Critic's Take
The review points to several standout tracks that encapsulate Le Bon’s breakup and isolation themes, notably “Body As A River,” “Love Unrehearsed,” “Mother of Riches,” and “Ride.” These songs are praised for placing Le Bon’s voice front-and-center amid murky synths and sweeping saxophone, turning personal grief into lucid songwriting. Guest contributions and production (John Cale on “Ride”, Samur Khouja, Euan Hinshelwood) are highlighted as enhancing the album’s modernist architecture. Together they make the album’s sameness feel sublime rather than monotonous, with specific tracks offering emotional and sonic high points.
Key Points
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"Body As A River" is best for its propulsive lyricism and emotional clarity that crystallizes the album’s breakup themes.
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The album’s strengths are Le Bon’s front-and-center vocals, cohesive saxophone-infused production, and lucid songwriting that frames solitude and grief.
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