Pohorylle | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | November 5, 2021 | |||
Genre | Americana [1] | |||
Length | 31:24 | |||
Label | Fluff & Gravy | |||
Producer | Sera Cahoone | |||
Margo Cilker chronology | ||||
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Pohorylle is the 2021 debut full-length album by American country musician Margo Cilker. It received positive reviews from critics.
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Pohorylle received "universal acclaim" based on a weighted average score of 84 out of 100 from 4 critic scores. [2] In Glide Magazine, John Moore characterized this release as "a remarkable career starting point, that grows more impressive with each listen". [1] John Mulvey of Mojo gave Pohorylle 4 out of 5 stars, stating that the music initially sounds like straightforward Americana, but as the tracks unfold, Cilker incorporates other influences and "[Cilker]’s not averse to throwing a Dixieland jazz band into the mix", resulting in a "very good" debut. [3] In No Depression, Maeri Ferguson called Pohorylle "profound" for displaying Cilker's self-exploration in the lyrics and various "sonic capabilities" that have "the prettiest shimmery melodies". [4] Writing for Pitchfork, Stephen M. Deusner rated Pohorylle a 7.7 out of 10, opining that Cilker wrote country music outside of the genre's mainstream, leading it to "conveys a distinct and lively personality". [5]
PopMatters' Steve Horowitz considered this release an exploration of femininity and favorably compares the songwriting to The Band, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell. [6] In a review for Cilker's follow-up Valley of Heart's Delight, Chris DeVille of Stereogum called this album "one of those records that never dredged up a torrential hype storm but became a treasured favorite for many" for presenting "Cilker as a chronicler of the world’s less explored corners, with a knack for smart, funny wordplay and a musical style that blurred the lines between country and folk-rock". [7] That site also chose this as the fifth best country album of 2021 with "so much unexpected joy and wit", where "Cilker nudges her delivery from matter of fact to a soft warble, drawing you along in conversation, a bunch of songs for the road we’re all trying desperately to navigate". [8] In Uncut, Rob Hughes scored this album 4 out of 5 stars, highlighting several individual tracks for being "awash with grace, wisdom and allusive wordplay". [9]
In a 2022 review of a live performance by Cilker, Kitty Empire called Pohorylle "a flawless gem of a record that provided instant succour and the promise of more expansive times to come". [10]
Pohorylle | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | November 5, 2021 | |||
Genre | Americana [1] | |||
Length | 31:24 | |||
Label | Fluff & Gravy | |||
Producer | Sera Cahoone | |||
Margo Cilker chronology | ||||
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Pohorylle is the 2021 debut full-length album by American country musician Margo Cilker. It received positive reviews from critics.
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Pohorylle received "universal acclaim" based on a weighted average score of 84 out of 100 from 4 critic scores. [2] In Glide Magazine, John Moore characterized this release as "a remarkable career starting point, that grows more impressive with each listen". [1] John Mulvey of Mojo gave Pohorylle 4 out of 5 stars, stating that the music initially sounds like straightforward Americana, but as the tracks unfold, Cilker incorporates other influences and "[Cilker]’s not averse to throwing a Dixieland jazz band into the mix", resulting in a "very good" debut. [3] In No Depression, Maeri Ferguson called Pohorylle "profound" for displaying Cilker's self-exploration in the lyrics and various "sonic capabilities" that have "the prettiest shimmery melodies". [4] Writing for Pitchfork, Stephen M. Deusner rated Pohorylle a 7.7 out of 10, opining that Cilker wrote country music outside of the genre's mainstream, leading it to "conveys a distinct and lively personality". [5]
PopMatters' Steve Horowitz considered this release an exploration of femininity and favorably compares the songwriting to The Band, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell. [6] In a review for Cilker's follow-up Valley of Heart's Delight, Chris DeVille of Stereogum called this album "one of those records that never dredged up a torrential hype storm but became a treasured favorite for many" for presenting "Cilker as a chronicler of the world’s less explored corners, with a knack for smart, funny wordplay and a musical style that blurred the lines between country and folk-rock". [7] That site also chose this as the fifth best country album of 2021 with "so much unexpected joy and wit", where "Cilker nudges her delivery from matter of fact to a soft warble, drawing you along in conversation, a bunch of songs for the road we’re all trying desperately to navigate". [8] In Uncut, Rob Hughes scored this album 4 out of 5 stars, highlighting several individual tracks for being "awash with grace, wisdom and allusive wordplay". [9]
In a 2022 review of a live performance by Cilker, Kitty Empire called Pohorylle "a flawless gem of a record that provided instant succour and the promise of more expansive times to come". [10]