Diviner

AlbumMay 24 / 201910 songs, 37m 16s
Art Pop Singer-Songwriter Sophisti-Pop
Popular Highly Rated

Diviner is Hayden Thorpe’s solo debut, a deeply candid and emotional album that marks a startling departure from his previous work with Wild Beasts.

10

6.8 / 10

The former Wild Beasts singer embarks on a new direction on his soul-searching solo debut, stripping back his songwriting to a reverent hush.

10 / 10

The former Wild Beasts man steps out on his own with a truly stunning debut solo LP

The former Wild Beasts frontman's solo album is a collection of lovelorn piano ballads that reshapes the form into fascinating new spheres

Hayden Thorpe - Diviner

Stepping fully into the spotlight and laying himself bare, he’s resplendent.

6.0 / 10

There is merit to Hayden Thorpe's solo Diviner but one has to be in the mood for his fey vocals and sullen disposition to return for any repeated listening.

8 / 10

When a seminal band calls it a day it’s hard to take. It’s even harder when you factor in that the band didn’t, really, put a foot

8 / 10

Hayden Thorpe's Diviner runs its way across the rawness scale – the debut solo album from the former Wild Beasts singer feels like an open wound.

Album Reviews: Hayden Thorpe - Diviner

8 / 10