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Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings
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All About ChemistryYour Score0 out of 10User ScoreUniversal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings
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BrianaK.Jul 6, 2001Pure talent when it comes to playing and songwriting!
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MatthewS.Mar 16, 2002Semisonic are an easy target for barb-tounged critics because their music is simple, sweet, and, yes, a little sappy at times. But if you are willing to suspend your judgment long enough to enjoy Dan Wilson's gorgeous songwriting and the band's varied sonic textures, you might find something you like on "All About Chemistry."
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JohnCJun 15, 2005Outstanding Pop Album. The songwriting on this album makes me feel really good
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JamesEJan 8, 2006Simply one of the best albums ever
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PhilipJDec 11, 2005I don't know how anybody can give bad critisism to this album, as there is certainly no room for it.
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Nov 30, 2013This was one of my favorite albums of that year (2001), and of that decade (2000s). Excellent songwriting, musicianship and production. I'm surprised that the title track never became a mega-hit; it is a pop-rock classic in my book.
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What it all boils down to is songs. Just as overproduction provides the perfect mask for some bands' mediocrity, the utter simplicity of this recording is the ideal way to reveal Semisonic's renewed inspiration.
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Chemistry works precisely because of Semisonic's skillful management of cliche, particularly Wilson's ability to elevate ordinary story lines with buoyant melodies.
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But if "Chemistry" is a pure-pop sugar rush, much of what follows is equally sour, often falling into the thematic trap that snares so many post-hit albums: lots of songs about how success is really hard on rock stars and their girlfriends.