Another collection, this time of largely indifferent reviews from blogs, review sites and the internets at large:
"Her music allows one to contemplate the depth of her sadness, and to compare their own to hers."
Nicely put in a small piece on Microphone Memory Emotion.
Another recommended review can be found at Indie Rock Grrls and, a notable rarity in the reviews so far, a couple of negative ones at Express Night Out and Pitchfork, the latter being a particular stinker. So much, that the critic has been critiqued. It's the internet. It's what it does.
"it’s been a long time since Hatfield put out a record so warm and affecting, so hopeful in its examination of loneliness and pain, and just plain comforting"
One of the best reviews that captures the themes of Peace & Love is by Michael Fortes at Popdose.
Other reviews now online include a take by the marvellously named "Rev. Theodore Marley Renwick-Renwick" at the oh-so-knowlingly-pompous Donnybrook Writing Academy and, to less enjoyment, a small 3 out of 4 stars review at the Los Angeles Times.
The dedicated Peace & Love page on this site has now been updated with a track by track review, together with its usual collation of info and links.
A reminder of course that Peace & Love is released this week. But you knew that.
Reviews of Juliana's new album Peace & Love are now appearing on blogs and music sites. Here's a selection with links to the full articles:
"Modest atmosphere, fearless honesty"
"Hatfield is at her best when she's in full-on confessional mode" 3/5
Jonathan Keefe, Slant
"Peace and Love has a real organic feel to it throughout, filled with strummy acoustic guitars and Hatfield's rich, emotive voice that add up to a collection of heartfelt, intimate songs." 7/10
Tim Hinely, Blurt
"What might seem at first to be a darkly solitary album turns out to be subtly strong and affirming." "4/5
Neil Carver, Eat Sleep Drink Music
"As Hatfield as always done, she seems content to produce music from within herself in this effort. With the grittiness of the '90s washed away, the album reveals a soft honesty."
Michelle O'Brien, Ink
"An admirable change in pace, it sounds sparse but crystal clear, with Hatfield’s radio-friendly vocals having a very pure quality." 3/5
Terry Mulcahy, Wears The Trousers Magazine
"A girl and a guitar can be a powerful thing. If that girl is Juliana Hatfield, you know that it will be an enjoyable experience. " 3/5
Robyn Gatsby, The Fire Note