Out in the Storm

AlbumJul 14 / 201710 songs, 32m 50s99%
Indie Rock Singer-Songwriter
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8.2 / 10

Katie Crutchfield’s fourth album features sharp, gorgeous songwriting. The polished production and urgent performances ensure her fiery exorcisms about the end of a relationship are deeply felt.

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With the release of Ivy Tripp in 2015, Katie Crutchfield, a.k.a. Waxahatchee, appeared to be in a good place. The album would find its way to multiple “best of the year” lists (including ours), and Crutchfield had seemingly neutralized some personal drama—a breakup with producer/bandmate Keith Spencer, who also played…

8 / 10

Katie Crutchfield's fourth record Out in the Storm is her noisiest and least apologetic yet.

Katie Crutchfield's fourth outing as Waxahatchee is American indie rock done simply but effectively, says David Smyth

Our take on the indie rock band's fourth LP.

The record provides one of the most satisfying pinnacles of the year.

What started as a home-recorded solo project for Alabama native Katie Crutchfield, Waxahatchee moved to Philadelphia and gradually expanded in terms of sound and assertiveness, a trend continued on LP number four, Out in the Storm.

Katie Crutchfield is becoming one of indie rock’s finest songwriters – it’s a privilege to witness this talent as it continues to bloom.

8 / 10

Katie Crutchfield's Waxahatchee project has evolved significantly since its inception, and Out in the Storm marks the furthest departure so...

8.0 / 10

Ever since starting as a bedroom recording project and debuting with American Weekend in 2012, Katie Crutchfield has edged closer to a full-band sound.

9 / 10

With self-doubt and self-deprecation acting as the cornerstone for much of Waxahatchee’s previous material, it’s a welcome, somewhat overdue

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8 / 10

Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield runs out of new things to say well before Out in the Storm ends.

8 / 10

Photo via Merge.

8.5 / 10

Review of 'Out in the Storm' by Waxahatchee: Waxahatchee's 'Out In The Storm' more than weathers it, according to our review.

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Vulnerable and incisive introspection.

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8 / 10