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. AllMusic
    80
    The truth of its fineness and devastating beauty is in the hearing.
  2. Amazon.com
    90
    A stylish tour de force.
  3. E! Online
    75
    Most of it strikes deeply and poignantly.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    Unfortunately, her melodies are frequently too similar. [13 Jun 2003, p.96]
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  6. Launch.com
    70
    Unfortunately, the album is a bit of a downer from a lyrical standpoint, making something like Jackson Browne's Late For The Sky seem almost upbeat in comparison.
  7. Mojo
    80
    It recollects emotion with a raging tranquillity, artistic objectivity overruling self-pity. [Jul 2003, p.110]
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  8. Uncut
    80
    She's still a class act. [Jul 2003, p.118]
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Awards & Rankings

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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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