“I’ve been loving Andy Shauf…for a minute now. He’s just such a phenomenal storyteller. I love the way his voice can kinda curl around a phrase. Such a distinctive voice. His music’s very cinematic. It’s a little idiosyncratic in ways that I love. Very happy to have a new album from him…” – Robin Hilton, NPR Music
“It is all characteristically beautiful singer-songwriter material, with some slight evolutions in his compositions and arrangements.” – Stereogum
““Norm” is a gorgeously produced collection of short folk-fiction. When given closer attention, the album unfurls into an anthology of dark, interconnected tales of loss, unrequited love and casual brushes with the divine.” – Variety
“Rather than connecting the dots of its characters’ lore, Norm questions the format of the concept album in the first place, presenting pieces of evidence and asking the listener to find the story and draw their own conclusions” – Paste
“Musically, the folkie slant of Shauf’s melodies has given way to airy performances with R&B and jazz accents, and keyboards often dominate the arrangements instead of guitar. Shauf clearly didn’t want to repeat himself, and he hasn’t, even though the soft suede of his voice still dominates the tracks, seeming even stronger when his characters are in emotional retreat.” – All Music
“With his delicate touch and keen eye for detail, Shauf weaves together a rich tapestry of sounds and lyrics to create an atmosphere that is at once dreamy and introspective.” – Glide
Pitchfork’s “10 New Albums You Should Listen To Now” – https://pitchfork.com/news/10-new-albums-you-should-listen-to-now-yo-la-tengo-paramore-live-kelela/
The Fader’s “New Music Friday” – https://www.thefader.com/2023/02/10/album-stream-kelela-raven-paramore-this-is-why-
Brooklyn Vegan’s “Notable Releases of the Week” honorable mention – https://www.brooklynvegan.com/kelela-paramore-live-big-laugh-thin-jadasea-reviews/
