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Songs And Other Things
by Tom Verlaine
'Songs' (one of two April 2006 releases) is the former Television frontman's first vocal release in sixteen years. Television's Fred Smith guests.
| LABEL: |
Thrill Jockey |
| RELEASE DATE: |
25 April 2006 |
| DISCS: |
1 disc |
| GENRE(S): |
Indie, Rock |

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
80
All Music Guide
Typically cryptic and loaded with tasty guitar, Songs and Other Things is an excellent return for Tom Verlaine.

80
Tiny Mix Tapes
Tom Verlaine has delivered yet another beautiful creation to us.

80
Uncut
The best tracks... are almost as good as Television's monumental Marquee Moon. [May 2006, p.100]
80
PopMatters
The most impressive thing about Songs and Other Things is that Verlaine’s singing has actually gotten stronger with time.

70
Under The Radar
Songs is the stronger effort, tight and focused where ['Around'] is sketchy. [#13, p.89]
70
The Wire
At first Songs And Other Things sounds simple to the point of throwaway, but gradually gives up its secrets after a number of plays. [#266, p.67]
70
Mojo
Business as usual. [May 2006, p.104]
66
Pitchfork
Songs' best moments occur when Verlaine complicates the pop formula with serious tension.

60
musicOMH.com
The dynamic has more in common with Verlaine's best (known) work, even if the drama isn't as fully realised.

60
Billboard
Those looking for "Marquee Moon"-style guitar heroics will be disappointed.

60
New Musical Express
It doesn't seem the product of so revered an artist. [29 Apr 2006, p.37]
60
Q Magazine
Mixes his distinctive whinny toothlessly low. [May 2006, p.131]
60
The Guardian
Most of the 14 songs work as moments or hooks rather than as complete creations, suggesting the Verlaine coffee commercial may yet be upon us.

50
Prefix Magazine
Songs and Other Things' mid-tempo pop feels tossed-off, like Verlaine couldn't have been bothered to do more between walking the dog and a few dart games.

40
Delusions of Adequacy
Whilst Songs and Other Things may still attract loyal aficionados of Verlaine’s idiosyncratic solo work, it’s certainly unlikely to win over any sceptics.

33
Stylus Magazine
Fans of Verlaine's Television-era storytelling will be disappointed to hear him so simultaneously unchanged and unforthcoming.


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