Church of Scars
| Bishop Briggs
Church of Scars
Church of Scars is the debut studio album by Sarah Grace McLaughlin under her name Bishop Briggs. The album was released on 20 April 2018 through Island Records. -Wikipedia
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Spill Magazine
Though there is a lot to be impressed about in terms of vocal prowess, this album, though long anticipated, leaves a slightly hollow feel of unfulfilled expectations.
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The Young Folks
Showcases Briggs’s potential as both a vocalist and songwriter, giving listeners enough reason to add some of her tracks to their playlists
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Slant Magazine
Briggs delivers a series of gothic-soul dirges and blues-inflected pop.
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The Daily Listening
Briggs the champion of them all by delivering a debut as strong as this.
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The Musical Hype
Delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded full-length debut album.
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Music Connections
Her vocals are hypnotic.
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Exclaim
A fine collection that highlights McLaughlin's prowess as a vocalist.
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Immortal Reviews
It's music that allows you to find your own meaning while clearly having its own: a powerful quality for any song.
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Scad Radio
A solid start for the indie alt-rocker.
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Diandra Reviews It All
Bishop Briggs has sonically and distinctly captured the dance between doom and hope, which is why so many fans are aligning to her dramatic sound.
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Why You Should Love Music
Remains true to the signature electrifying energy and rich depth of musical influence Sarah has already cultivated so early in her career.
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Northern Transmissions
Her energy is too contagious to not be caught up in.
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MTV TRL
A STELLAR DEBUT. A full taste of what she has to offer as an emerging indie pop singer
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Thomas Bleach
All the different sounds on this record show a different side to her as an artist and as a person and all feel authentic in their delivery.
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Grungecake
Features career catapulting singles.
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Sound Digest
So Church of Scars is aptly named and an absolute must listen.
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KPSU
It’s shocking this is only her debut album, and leaves listeners and fans eager for Bishop Brigg’s future.
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The Midknight Watch
Debut album is nothing short of a thorough success. I’d give it a 9.5/10. Go give it a listen.
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Sound Brit
It is certain, this first effort only confirms our prediction: we have not finished hearing about her, a real happiness for our ears!
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Shane the Gamer
Her debut album, underscored by her next headlining tour, proclaim the arrival of Bishop Briggs as one of 2018’s most important breakout artists.
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VIP Latino
I also cannot stop praising the talent of this wonderful, talented singer.
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Amoeba
Makes a good argument for Bishop Briggs as a future superstar.
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Renaissance Peoples Music
Ten songs of absolute fire. No low moments to speak of. Watch out for Bishop Briggs, world.
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The Ikon Music Blog
Briggs represents that true flair for expression and her delivery - sonically intoxicating.
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Floated magazine
Dramatic sound, prefect mixing, and unbelievable vocal Performances.
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Alarms Ring Out
Worth the wait and the hype, I couldn't be more pleased.
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Inked Magazine
A powerful emotion that will resonate with listeners.
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With Guitars
Proclaim the arrival of Bishop Briggs as one of 2018’s most important breakout artists.
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Coxinha Nerd
Overall is very good, as the singer has managed to put her heart into the unreleased songs following the same vibe as her previous singles
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Neon Ghosts
A strong debut.
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Ben's Beat
Briggs has a lot of raw talent, but she relies much too heavily on a formula attempting to place her in the modern musical context that she doesn’t really need.
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Vinyl Destination AU
Immensely powerful.
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Ottawa Life
Her debut LP makes it clear how strong her vocals are.
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Real Time Subscriber
Debut album from British sing-songwriter ain't bad at all.
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WRBB Radio
So McLaughlin’s debut wasn’t the smashing success she was going for, but nothing can take away the fact that she has an incredible voice. If she begins to take more risks, she will be a force to be reckoned with.
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The Ithican
No doubt — the incredible range and passion of her vocals are unforgettable.
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Listen SD
If you haven’t checked out fiery powerhouse Bishop Briggs yet, she is without a doubt one artist to put on your radar!
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The Spentertainic Source
She’s an artist you don’t want to miss out on because her music is fantastic and she can kill it on vocals.
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According to Kristin
I also cannot stop praising the talent of this wonderful, talented singer.
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Sanity AU
All the different sounds on this record show a different side to her as an artist and as a person and all feel authentic in their delivery. The only thing I did expect from this record was more electronic production.
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