| New Hymn to Freedom | ||||
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| Released | 31 August 2018 | |||
| Length | 44:42 | |||
| Label | The Leaf | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 83/100 [1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| Drowned in Sound | 9/10 [3] |
| Pitchfork | 7.2/10 [4] |
| The Line of Best Fit | 8.5/10 [5] |
New Hymn to Freedom is the second studio album by British band Szun Waves. It was released on 31 August 2018 through The Leaf Label.
| Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigwise | Top 51 Albums of 2018 | 47 | |
| Loud and Quiet | Top 40 Albums of 2018 | 29 | |
| The Quietus | Top 100 Albums of 2018 | 39 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Constellation" | 5:38 |
| 2. | "Fall into Water" | 6:51 |
| 3. | "High Szun" | 7:05 |
| 4. | "Temple" | 6:52 |
| 5. | "Moon Runes" | 5:59 |
| 6. | "New Hymn to Freedom" | 12:17 |
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