Truth Is a Beautiful Thing (Deluxe)

AlbumJun 09 / 201718 songs, 1h 19m 23s97%
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Singer Hannah Reid is still beset by the troubling complexities of love and relationships on London Grammar’s second album. That’s good news for the rest of us because anguish and sorrow are premium fuels for a pure, versatile voice that soars and plummets with rare melancholic grace. The trio’s music remains haunted and hymnal, minimal yet efficient, softly accenting Reid’s emotion and allowing itself to rise to gorgeous, euphoric swells on the slow-burning “Hell to the Liars” and the gently blissful electro-pop of “Oh Woman Oh Man”.

8 / 10

The trio’s second record builds on what made them special in the first place.

British trio’s beautiful trip-hop crystallises on a stepping-up second album

8 / 10

The trio’s second record builds on what made them special in the first place.

British trio’s beautiful trip-hop crystallises on a stepping-up second album

Hauntingly stark, yet staggeringly beautiful.

Hauntingly stark, yet staggeringly beautiful.

Also Chuck Berry and Lindsay Buckingham/Christine McVie

Also Chuck Berry and Lindsay Buckingham/Christine McVie

London Grammar's latest is an album of palatable but empty theatrics, with some rare instances of genuine feeling sprinkled throughout.

London Grammar's latest is an album of palatable but empty theatrics, with some rare instances of genuine feeling sprinkled throughout.

7.5 / 10

London Grammar gained prominence in 2013 with a memorable appearance on Disclosure's debut album Settle, followed by their debut album If You Wait.

7.5 / 10

London Grammar gained prominence in 2013 with a memorable appearance on Disclosure's debut album Settle, followed by their debut album If You Wait.

8 / 10

London Grammar’s second album ‘Truth Is A Beautiful Thing’ mirrors the blueprint of the band’s 2013 debut ‘If You

8 / 10

London Grammar’s second album ‘Truth Is A Beautiful Thing’ mirrors the blueprint of the band’s 2013 debut ‘If You

(Ministry of Sound)

(Ministry of Sound)

6 / 10

6 / 10

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Truth Is A Beautiful Thing by 'London Grammar': In our latest review, London Grammar evolve while learning a few things on Truth Is A Beautiful Thing.

8.0 / 10

Truth Is A Beautiful Thing by 'London Grammar': In our latest review, London Grammar evolve while learning a few things on Truth Is A Beautiful Thing.

75 %

London Grammar has created a seemingly timeless and atmospheric record.

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London Grammar has created a seemingly timeless and atmospheric record.

Album Reviews: London Grammar - Truth Is A Beautiful Thing

Album Reviews: London Grammar - Truth Is A Beautiful Thing

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London Grammar - Truth is a Beautiful Thing review: an entire string section to help numb the pain, please

4.0 / 5

London Grammar - Truth is a Beautiful Thing review: an entire string section to help numb the pain, please

London Grammar lose their shine with that difficult second album. Review by Guy Oddy

London Grammar lose their shine with that difficult second album. Review by Guy Oddy