A Quickening

AlbumJun 12 / 202011 songs, 38m 53s90%
Art Pop
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8 / 10

On his debut solo outing Orlando Weeks opts for a reserved journey of discovery

This feverish and hypnotic collection, with which the singer-songwriter pays tribute to parenthood, is striking in its openness and generosity

Nothing short of stunning.

The Savages frontwoman delivers a compelling and emotional new record, while Orlando Weeks’s first solo album since The Maccabees split in 2017 chronicles the anticipation of fatherhood

If you’re like me, hearing Orlando Weeks’ voice haunting the airwaves of BBC 6Music was like seeing a ghost.

8 / 10

There’s an age-old truism about becoming a father, and the manner in which the prosaic is suddenly rendered profound, as you glimpse the world for

8 / 10

Former Maccabees frontman Orlando Weeks has made a refreshingly lean, clear-eyed record in response to parenthood and solo artistry

Album Reviews: Orlando Weeks - A Quickening

Imelda May, Chloe X Halle, Jack Garratt, Orlando Weeks and Larkin Poe all have albums out in a busy week for new releases

7 / 10