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| n/a by Billboard |
It's trim rather than hurried, does not waste a note and, because of that, may be the best of Vega's seven studio albums. |
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| n/a by www.musicomh.com |
While the lovely melodies and Vega's hushed vocals make it perfectly good background music, to achieve the full effect you have to listen to those lyrics--she's one of the finest lyricists of recent times. |
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| n/a by nymag.com |
Underneath all of those lush, gorgeous strings, [producer] Hogarth then layered the electronic beats, delays, fades, and distortions that lend the album its freshness and vitality. |
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| n/a by www.boston.com |
Almost every song is a gem, the lyrics thoughtful and melodies memorable. |
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| n/a by www.courant.com |
Beauty & Crime, an artful array distinguished by classy sonic design and lyrical charm. |
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| n/a by www.amazon.com |
The results are richly satisfying throughout. |
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| n/a by www.stylusmagazine.com |
Nothing too dire mars Vega’s compositions, which remain as condensed and detailed as Victorian miniatures. |
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| n/a by Popmatters |
The first five cuts on Beauty & Crime are absolutely gorgeous--near and sheer perfection.... The remaining songs, while enjoyable and meeting Ms. Vega’s usually high lyrical standards, don’t gel quite as smoothly. |
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