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. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Is it cheesy? Kind of. But sometimes your musical diet can use a little extra dairy.
  2. AllMusic
    70
    Calling the World might not be radically inventive, but its solid songcraft and playful shout-outs to rock history are a lot of fun.
  3. The A.V. Club
    67
    Tossing aside the overbearing Weezer influence from Rooney's debut, singer-songwriter-Hollywood kid Robert Schwartzman -brother of Jason, cousin of Nicolas Cage - adopts the "poor me" lyrical stance perfected by the likes of The Eagles and Toto on Calling The World.

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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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