Bare
by Annie Lennox
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    She has claimed a brand of stylish, postmodern soul singing -- pained but detached; theatrical yet spare -- as uniquely her own, and she presents it here with all the confidence her experience has earned.
  2. The A.V. Club
    60
    The standouts almost redeem the dull stretches.
  3. Blender
    40
    Bare might impress someone who thinks there should be more Cutting Crew records. Others should beware. [#17, p.136]
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  5. Q Magazine
    40
    Whatever her technical gifts as a vocalist, there remains something chilly and self-satisfied about the woman's brand of soul-baring that makes it awfully hard to swallow. [Jul 2003, p.108]
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#38 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 36
  3. Negative: 5 out of 36
  1. RubenS
    Nov 23, 2005
    10
    Why she didnt win a grammy for her work on this album is one of the many wonders of the grammy's voting skills. G
  2. PaulC
    Aug 16, 2005
    10
    Annie at her best!
  3. ScottY
    Jul 9, 2005
    7
    Reviews on this album are often mixed, but after quite a few listens I'd definitely have to give it a positive rating. There's a Reviews on this album are often mixed, but after quite a few listens I'd definitely have to give it a positive rating. There's a bit of filler on this album but I think it tops Diva and comes close to Medusa. The album hits its peak with the songs Lonliness followed by The Saddest Song I've Got.… Full Review »
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