Belladonna
by Daniel Lanois
  • Record Label: Anti
  • Release Date: Jul 12, 2005
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Pitchfork
    38
    Belladonna sounds technically flawless-- every marimba strike and fret run has a specific texture that's almost miniaturist in its realistic detail-- but it's all in service to vocal-less songs that are ponderous and dull, whose strict adherence to an overriding motif hems them in.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. MarieJ
    Jan 17, 2006
    10
    This album creates an entire shimmering universe using that glorious pedal steel that Daniel Lanois plays like no one else. Its easy to get This album creates an entire shimmering universe using that glorious pedal steel that Daniel Lanois plays like no one else. Its easy to get lost inside of this music. Belladonna has some of the most beautiful and inspiring music I have heard in years. The more you listen to it, the more this music gets under your skin and into your dreams. Heady stuff!… Full Review »
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