“The cello-stoked trio Rasputina have shown fitful signs of brilliance in the past, but their grand ambitions have finally been realized on their sixth full-length CD, Oh Perilous World. ”
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Falling James, LA Weekly
“: Creagan’s inherent theatricality makes each song a singular adventure. Her concept here translates historic current events into wordy narratives splashed with her colorful, extravagant string arrangements. ”
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Steve Dollar, Time Out Chicago
“Blending European gothic imagery with a sometimes frantic cello-driven sound, Creager and company have carved out and inhabit a distinct musical cubbyhole since breaking out a decade ago. ”
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Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press
“Unable to fit tidily into one genre for most of their 15-year career, the band’s use of stratified string arrangements, idiosyncratic vocals and antique songwriting should certainly receive some more attention now that the style is musically chic. ”
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Kevin Kampworth, CMJ New Music Monthly
