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Albumism’s 100 Best Albums of 2021 | #48: Esther Rose’s ‘How Many Times’

November 27, 2021 Albumism Staff

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#48 | Esther Rose | How Many Times
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According to Grant Walters: “Esther Rose’s third studio album How Many Times threads together ten beautifully sketched vignettes, each depicting the highlights and shadows of heartbreak. For Rose, they represent the very personal anguishes that resulted from the end of a former relationship. However, her reflections have a universality that easily speaks to those who are mourning other kinds of loss. . . . The nuance and detail in Rose’s compositions are rich and flavorful—if you’re feeling low, they’re quite good companions.” [Read the Full Interview]

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