Reviews
"...A propulsive brand of edgy guitar-rock that's ultimately more haunting than any confession Hersh utters..." - Rating: B+, 8 - Excellent - "...overpowering, not in a metallic way, but in a much more insidious manner, with light and shade provided by double-tracked vocals, liberal splashes of cello doom, generous guitar riffage and a boss rhythm section...essential...", "...This alluring, elusive opus resists reduction to easy formulas....Hersh avoids cliches...crafting appealing hooks that melt away upon close inspection, while obliquely outlining common phenomena like desire, anger, and, especially, uncertainty...", Highly Recommended - "...The familiar schizoid bop Hersh innovated...remains the defining musical trait, but Hersh's line of sight has shifted. She now approaches insanity with a critical distance....The transformation plays out as a calming influence on the music. UNIVERSITY is Muses' most clearly pop record...", 4 Stars - Excellent - "...the Muses have never sounded more focused, more driving....So much excitement courses through this album, it proves that Kristen Hersh is simply one of the most gifted artists around...", "...unplugged or plugged, the intensity and honesty of Hirsch's songs is the same. Hirsch grabs onto things that most push out of their minds...For the insomniac, UNIVERSITY is best in the broad daylight..."
