Private Eleanor

REVIEWS FOR SWEETHEARTING

"The drizzly, cinematic sweep of Stahl's road-weary, twentysomething heartbreak is more sharply observed than ever, set to a lush swirl of bells, vibraphone, Hammond organ, and Rhodes piano meticulously arranged for the tingling of spines, crisply recorded and hitting all the band's now well-established sweet spots... Each song works beautifully as a little standalone slice of baroque indie-pop."
Baltimore City Paper | Full review

"Baltimore's best surprisingly top their quietly sparkling No Straight Lines. Sweethearting ups the ante... behind production so lush, firm, and warm, it takes over rooms."
The Big Takeover | Full review

"Easily the band’s best sounding album to date... There are some new kinks in the band's sound, like the jangly "Weeds," with its 7/8 time signature and tasty high-hat patterns."
Noise (City Paper blog) | Full post

"Godamn this band is really good... Topping the list of bands they sound like is American Analog Set, [but] actually, in some instances, PE’s songs sound even prettier and more delicate."
Palebear | Full post

"Subtle folk-pop that could be the soundtrack for early in the morning or a rainy day."
Instrumental Analysis | Full post

"Baltimore isn’t exactly a renowned city, but Private Eleanor could help change that with their fourth album of nu-gaze harmonies, Sweethearting."
QROmag.com | Full review

"Born of a poetic talent, the words to the story that is Sweethearting evade the wooden quality of common pop lyrics... Put this album on, and remember why it's fine to feel down once in a while."
Any Given Tuesday | Full review

Editor's Pick: "Sort of an indie pop answer to Yo La Tengo and Wilco, Private Eleanor shines through the murky dark waters of folk-pop with whispers of emotion and raw attitude. Baltimore’s finest? You betcha."
Smother | Full review

"It’s mildly refreshing to hear a dreamy pop band these days... These 5 Baltimoreans are really adding something to the music of this diverse city."
Olympus Mons | Full post

3.5 out of 4: "Private Eleanor evoke the confident, mature sound of artists such as Red House Painters and the late Elliott Smith... The new record is an assured display of subtlety and craftsmanship."
On Tap | Full review

"Private Eleanor is a cut above... Their songwriting is precise and poetic."
Independent Clauses | Full review

"Sweethearting is self-assured and lively, exhibiting both sonic depth and a multi-faceted, engaging lyrical style."
Delusions of Adequacy | Full Review

Private Eleanor

REVIEWS FOR SWEETHEARTING

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Sweethearting

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