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- Summary: The latest solo album for the Rilo Kiley singer features guests such as Elvis Costello and Chris Robinson.
- Record Label: WEA/Reprise
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Top Track
Acid Tongue | |
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I went to a cobbler to fix a hole in my shoe He took one look at my face and said, "I can fix that hole in you" "I beg your pardon, I'm not lookin'... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 18 out of 26
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Mixed: 8 out of 26
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Negative: 0 out of 26
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Various guests--including Elvis Costello, M. Ward, and the singer’s own sister and father--are fun, but Lewis clearly remains the star, rising.
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Alternative PressMore lively and consistent than 2006's "Rabbit Fur Coat," Lewis's second solo disc builds like a whisky buzz. [Nov 2008, p.155]
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There’s quite a supporting cast on Jenny Lewis’s second LP. Elvis Costello makes an appearance, Zooey Deschanel, Jonathan Rice and M Ward all pop by.
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Acid Tongue is fuller and has more of a ragged, live-band feel than any of Lewis’ previous work.
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It's not the most instantly winning of albums, but its rewards become evident after repeated listens, its subtleties revealing themselves like an unfolding paper fan.
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The problem then is one of staying power--Lewis does such a good job of nailing choice sounds and styles from pop's past that you can't help getting reeled in right away; only upon later reflection do you realize that much of her success lies in evoking something else great rather than achieving a greatness more uniquely her own.
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Simple piano/bass head-bob 'Sing a Song' closes, reaffirming that Jenny Lewis' tongue lashings can't be matched for cheap thrills.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 8 out of 10
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Mixed: 1 out of 10
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Negative: 1 out of 10
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ToddG.Sep 29, 2008Amazing cd. The more you listen to it the better it gets.
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RobertB.Oct 6, 2008Wow! This is one of those albums that you just want to turn off the lights and let the artist's voice flow over you.
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Mar 15, 2011
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DarkMuleDec 12, 2008Some of the songs on this record are really amazing. I love Acid Tongue (the song), it caught me by surprise.
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Sep 29, 2011
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AllanSep 26, 2008
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KristinYMar 31, 2009
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