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Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings
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The fifth album is split in two parts, with one half produced by Gil Norton and the other half by Brian Deck.
| LABEL: | Geffen |
| RELEASE DATE: | 25 March 2008 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Rock, Alternative |
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The average user rating for this album is 7.7 (out of 10) based on 30 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Rich Rainey gave it a10:
I have always loved this band. It's popular to put them down, esp Adam, and say their songs are not so good, but when I hear those comments, I have to wonder if I'm listening to the same songs. His lyrics and singing style, as well as the arrangements and quality of musicianship have always been top notch for me. This album is no exception, and I'm glad they are still making records.
Tom H. gave it a7:
Rates behind first two albums, but ahead of last two.
Aaron A. gave it a10:
I have been a long time fan of the Crows so I can't be totally sure that my rating is biased, but I am confident that this is definately one of their best albums. As with all albums there are some songs that I don't like that much, but the ones I do like are incredible. In my opinion critics are being pretty hard on this album because the crows haven't been in the spotlight for years and years. If this album was by Jack White the critics would of fallen all over it, or if the Crows were still underground the critics would of called this album groundbreaking. Either way, it's a great album with a few duds scattered throughout. Definately worth a listen. Whatever you do don't judge this album by the first radio release "You Can't Count on Me", there are so many better songs to be found here.
Kevin S. gave it a7:
The opener set me up for some disappointment. Starting off with a great song that doesn't reflect the rest of the album is a mean trick. There are some really nice songs on here though. Unfortunately, that embarrassing rant about tacos and skinny girls at the end of "Los Angeles" was enough to make me not want to put the disc in again. I know it's not supposed to be serious, but it's seriously cringe-inducing.
Wade T. gave it a9:
Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings manages that rare trick of an experienced band sounding fresh and new without going outside of their skills. These are still Counting Crows songs, but they manage to seem just different enough to not seem like a retread of previous albums, an element that downplayed the enjoyment of Hard Candy and This Dessert Life. If you read the liner notes apparently Duritz stayed off the piano allowing the sound of players behind him to seem more like a tight-rock outfit, not sessions players adding to a solo record. You Can't Count On Me is a lush organic piece of pop rock that recalls Cat Stevens and Cowboys seems like the dazzling epic rocker Duritz and company have never been able to pull off previously. The Counting Crows seem like a band on Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings, allowing them to fly higher then they have in some time.
Jim gave it a10:
What a comeback by a great band. Their 2nd best album after August imo. They are back.
Jason F. gave it a10:
Great album.
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