Calling the World
by Rooney
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Jul 17, 2007
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Billboard
    60
    There aren't enough original ideas here to know if Rooney can shine as a relevant, modern rock band.
  2. Paste Magazine
    60
    Things get slightly clunky when the tempo slows and they stretch for drama, but there’s a growing self-awareness here that keeps Rooney within its comfort zone, which, refreshingly, is comforting more often than not.
  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    It's even more hook-slathered and fetchingly tuneful than the first.
  5. Q Magazine
    60
    A radio-friendly collection of feel-good summer pop alongside teen-angsty ballads. [Nov 2007, p.147]
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  6. PopMatters
    40
    It’s all very sweet and likeable, too much in fact. The shtick is so cloying that its sentiments melt on contact. This is the fundamental flaw of Rooney’s work on Calling the World - the effect of their craft, delivery, and emotion disappears as soon as it arrives.

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. JoseG.
    Oct 18, 2007
    1
    Ick.
  2. Kait
    Sep 14, 2007
    10
    The first will always be better but Calling the World is growing on me. Rooney is just...fantastic.
  3. ChrisW.
    Aug 27, 2007
    9
    A highly addictive album. At my first listen, I wasn't that impressed, but give it a couple of spins and now I can't stop. There A highly addictive album. At my first listen, I wasn't that impressed, but give it a couple of spins and now I can't stop. There are many catchy songs that won't let you feel all cheesed out in the end. Many of these songs could get radio play, but are edgy enough that they won't sound like Coldplay or Train. this album is good... it's just the right length to leave you satisfied, but wanting a little bit more.… Full Review »
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