Anywhere I Lay My Head - Scarlett Johansson
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58 out of 100

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6.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

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  • Summary: The debut album by actress Scarlett Johansson was produced by TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    This is a brilliant album that will no doubt top some ‘best of 2008’ lists, but it’s hard to work out if it’s a one-off or not.
  2. Uncut
    60
    Johansson’s bland, flat contralto leaves you admiring the Cocteau Twins-style sonic backdrops and wondering how another singer--Liz Fraser, perhaps?--might improve them.
  3. Drowned In Sound
    60
    Perversely given the record’s comprehensive musical overhaul it’s perhaps a surfeit of respect for the source material that proves Anywhere's undoing; for all its undoubted accomplishments there’s a lingering suspicion that this is too safe, too respectable a record to do justice to an artist who remains forever mid-topple from the bar stool in the popular consciousness.
  4. Dusted Magazine
    30
    Anywhere I Lay My Head falters on Johansson’s vocals, or lack of a distinctive voice.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 8 out of 26
  1. ernis_v
    10
    I know most critics aren't fond of this record, but for some reason, this is my favorite album of all times. There's something special about every song, and the feeling that I can relate to every bit is incredibly huge.… Expand
  2. DejanS.
    8
    Mix of Nico and Sonic Youth. Amazing! Perfect 4 lazy evening.
  3. MichaelH.
    7
    So much better than it should have been in every way. I'm pleasantly surprised to find myself hoping she'll do another album (hopefully with Mr. Sitek, again). Maybe some Bowie tunes next time?… Expand
  4. JamalaB.
    3
    This is not Scarlett! This is the producers creating a self-indulgent album. Scarlett has a beautiful voice - but it is drowned in the instrumentals. Someone obviously told her to sing that way - there's not an ounce of emotion. Bitterly disappointed, Scarlett ... hopefully next time, you'll sing for yourself.… Expand

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