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Pohorylle

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Pohorylle
A dark-tinted photo of Cilker walking along a beach
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 5, 2021 (2021-11-05)
GenreAmericana[1]
Length31:24
LabelFluff & Gravy
ProducerSera Cahoone
Margo Cilker chronology
Songs from My Bucket
(2020)
Pohorylle
(2021)
Valley of Heart's Delight
(2023)

Pohorylle is the 2021 debut full-length album by American country musician Margo Cilker. It received positive reviews from critics.

Reception

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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]

Track listing

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  1. "That River" – 3:09
  2. "Kevin Johnson" – 3:24
  3. "Broken Arm in Oregon" – 3:47
  4. "Flood Plain" – 3:26
  5. "Tehachapi" – 3:07
  6. "Barbed Wire (Belly Crawl)" – 2:44
  7. "Chester's" – 3:37
  8. "Brother, Taxman, Preacher" – 2:36
  9. "Wine in the World" – 5:34

Personnel

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Moore, John (November 10, 2021). "Margo Cilker Makes Stunning Americana Debut with 'Pohorylle'". Album Reviews. Glide Magazine. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  2. ^ "Pohorylle by Margo Cilker Reviews and Tracks – Metacritic". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. n.d. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  3. ^ Mulvey, John (December 2021). Bulley, Jenny (ed.). "Filter Albums". Mojo Filter. Mojo. No. 337. p. 90. ISSN 1351-0193.
  4. ^ Ferguson, Maeri (December 1, 2021). "Margo Cilker Debuts with Honest and True 'Pohorylle'". Reviews. No Depression. ISSN 1088-4971. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  5. ^ Deusner, Stephen M. (November 4, 2021). "Margo Cilker: Pohorylle". Albums. Pitchfork. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  6. ^ Horowitz, Steve (November 28, 2021). "Margo Cilker: Pohorylle". Reviews. PopMatters. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  7. ^ DeVille, Chris (September 12, 2023). "Margo Cilker's 'Valley Of Heart's Delight' Review". Album Of The Week. Stereogum. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  8. ^ Ross, Marissa R. (December 13, 2023). "The 10 Best Country Albums Of 2021". 2021 In Review. Stereogum. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  9. ^ Hughes, Rob (November 26, 2021). "Margo Cilker – Pohorylle". Reviews > Album. Uncut. ISSN 1368-0722. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  10. ^ Empire, Kitty (September 3, 2022). "Margo Cilker review – perfectly crafted Americana for the open road". Kitty Empire's artist of the week. The Observer. Guardian Media Group. ISSN 0029-7712. OCLC 50230244. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
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