Chinatown
by The Be Good Tanyas
  • Record Label: Nettwerk
  • Release Date: Mar 11, 2003
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Uncut
    60
    It's the originals that resonate, contrasting with a featherweight cover of Townes van Zandt's "Waiting Around To Die." [Mar 2003, p.97]
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  2. Ink 19
    40
    Unfortunately, the doom and gloom here wears out its welcome quickly.
  3. Q Magazine
    40
    A less spirited affair, with little spark or enthusiasm. [Mar 2003, p.102]
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User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. KenC
    May 5, 2003
    10
    Chinatown is a whispery breath of fresh air in the stagnation of modern country radio with no soul. The only thing that would make Chinatown Chinatown is a whispery breath of fresh air in the stagnation of modern country radio with no soul. The only thing that would make Chinatown a better project would be an accompanying DVD of The Be Good Tanyas performing these songs.… Full Review »
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