|
2005 - Zoë
 |
"I want to hold her
and love her similarly to her brother Rufus, but she gives me no
warm fuzzies. I’m left dry listening to this album. "
|
|
| 1998 - DreamWorks  |
"I maintain
that listening to Wainwright’s debut is both inspirational and
invigorating. I find myself cherishing each of the twelve songs a
little more with every listen." |
|
| 2001
- DreamWorks  |
"This
is a timeless, genre-less and ultimately fascinating (not to mention
appealing) album steeped in honesty and emotion." |
|
| 2003 - DreamWorks  |
"I enjoy
everything about Want One, but must admit that many of the songs do
blend together—a characteristic that grows increasingly tiresome
as the album progresses." |
|
| 2000
- Interscope |
"It sounds
good, the songs are usually catchy, and Dylan’s voice is true
and rich. But it doesn’t bring anything new or different to
the table. I am left with the overwhelming feeling that I’ve
been here and done this before—only last time I was much more
impressed and entertained." |
|
| 1996
- Interscope |
"This
is a brilliant album that is appropriate for all listeners and can
be enjoyed by all audiences." |
|
| 1994 - Geffen |
"I’ve
said it before—an album cannot be great when it is populated
by a few great songs surrounded by bittersweet fluff. To make matters
worse, The Blue Album is exceptionally brief—ten tracks and
less than forty minutes total. That amounts to very little time to
get the point across." |
|
| 2001
- Geffen |
"Weezer’s
third album is full of contrasts. The first half of the disc is incredibly
better than the second; the band is sometimes inspired sometimes not;
the songs are sometimes interesting and sometimes disinteresting." |
|
 Wes Hollywood Show Moonraker |
2003 - Independent |
"The
Chicago-based band sounds great, is perfectly produced, and could
charm the panties off a nun." |
| 2004 - Luaka
Bop |
"It is
genuinely tender but lacks hokey sentimentality. The songs sound great,
feel wonderful, and even more importantly smack of (here's the fabled
"g" word) genius." |
|
| 2001
- Luaka Bop |
"No
Such Place isn’t without fault. Some of the songs are a bit
too similar while others are completely inaccessible to new or non-fans.
But these problems are all pretty minimal in the entire scheme of
the album." |
|
| 1997
- Luaka Bop |
"His
brand of folk-rock-pop-country is unique and innovative, though probably
not quite what most people are accustomed to hearing from contemporary
artists." |
|
| 2000 - V2
|
"What
really sets this album apart from the flock is that it so readily
incorporates various musical styles—folk, cabaret, pop, country,
and classic rock." |
|
| 2003 - V2
|
"They
are on some levels very simple, but on the most important level (the
creative) the two shine brilliantly. Their melodies are concise as
are their songs. Brevity in this case makes for punch and even more
importantly memorable rock and roll." |
|
|
2005 - V2
|
"There are times when
we see the “old” kind of music we’ve come to
expect from The White Stripes. On Blue Orchid, My Doorbell, The
Denial Twist, and Red Rain there are echoes (but never facsimiles)
of the old formula. What really gives this disc depth is its variety."
|
|
|
2005 - V2
|
"Fans of the White Stripes
will certainly love Walking with a Ghost. Completists will find
it a necessary addition to their collection. That said, I don’t
think this five-track release will win over any new fans."
|
|
| 2001
- V2
|
"The
rock rhythms are simple, yet shining examples of what can be done
with a song if all the unnecessary junk is thrown out the window." |
|
| 1997
- Virgin
|
"If listeners
went into Women in Technology expecting eleven addition similar songs,
they were largely disappointed. Mishra’s recordings are mild
and calm in comparison beginning with album opener Undressed and lasting
throughout." |
|
| 1995
- Geffen
|
"Some
people think that it’s all about gloom and doom. Sure, the sound
is a bit abrasive for some tender ears, but the content is great." |
|
| 1996
- Geffen
|
"There
are one or two good songs, while most are at best average. If you
are a novice fan, pick up any one of the band’s earlier releases
to gain a better feel for their music." |
|
| 1999
- MCA
|
"The
Who had so much more to give to the world musically than just ten
songs. It would be blasphemy for MCA to do the same thing with The
Rolling Stones or Led Zeppelin, so why is it okay here?" |
|
| 1999
- Reprise
|
"...an
impeccable, entertaining, and thoughtful album." |
|
|
2003 -
Sanctuary
|
"There are a few flashes
of what makes the band interesting, but I feel let down by the
whole package. I can’t speak to the band’s relevance
in music and I can’t say whether a bunch of people like them,
but what I can say is that when all the pieces come together and
form a full picture I am impressed."
|
|
| 2000
- Capitol/EMI
|
"I can
see no reason why fans of pop (we’re talking good pop here,
folks--not of the disposable variety) shouldn’t own this album..." |
|
| 1999
- Capitol/EMI
|
"The
fourteen tracks can all stand individually, but together it’s
a powerhouse of an album." |
|
| 1999
- EMI
|
"The
song itself is funny, aurally pleasing, and catchy. Williams has a
wonderful, boyish quality to his voice which translates well to the
infectious, radio-ready hit." |
|
| 2003 - Absolutely Kosher
|
"Meadowlands
is not all it was cracked up to be. I don't enjoy Bissell's voice,
I don't think the songs are interesting, and I'm bored to tears by
the repetitive nature of the melodies." |
