Dropping The Writ

Critic Score
Based on 15 reviews
2008 Ratings: #172 / 847
User Score
Based on 18 ratings
January 28, 2008 / Release Date
LP / Format
Domino / Label
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Critic Reviews

91
Entertainment Weekly

The singer-songwriter seems to source his lyrics from dreams, with hazy impressions of longing and wonder that linger.

80
Uncut

The range of McCombs' references is wide. 'Lionkiller' sounds like Terry Riley jamming with Franz Ferdinand. 'That's That' bounces like James' 'Sit Down'.

80
Q Magazine

[With] a folky, sometimes mod-like poppiness that resonates with trails of Big Star and Elliott Smith ... This is the work of a singular talent.

60
SPIN

Magpie songwriter anxiously pays tribute to his indie peers.

IrisThirdEye
78

if pretentious grunge is a thing, this is it

edgy singer-songwriter with an atmospheric wild

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