A Quickening

AlbumJun 12 / 202011 songs, 38m 53s
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

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