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Cradlesong - Rob Thomas
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73 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Rolling Stone
    80
    There is plenty of unexpected texture to keep your ears engaged.
  2. Billboard
    80
    Thomas returns with a soaring collection of infectious pop songs that are destined for heavy rotation in 2009 and beyond.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    75
    Thomas presides over a sleekly produced, constantly undulating mixture of sounds that seems designed to appeal to all of the people all of the time.
  4. All Music Guide
    70
    This dogged sense of purpose does result in a tighter, better record than Something to Be and even it's not a lot of fun, it's not meant to be: it's big music about big issues, even inflating personal issues to the universal.
  5. Boston Globe
    70
    The Matchbox Twenty frontman's second solo album showcases all of his admirable middle-of-the-road gifts and offers a glimpse of the possibilities when he explores the more extreme edges.
  6. The New York Times
    60
    Cradlesong, his second persistently polite, numbingly polished solo album.
  7. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    One doesn't look to the Matchbox Twenty frontman for musical daredevilry, but his second solo disc falls too often into the mom-rock safety net.
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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. jsaf7
    9
    Awesome album, definitely Rob Thomas's most varied work yet. There's a hell of a lot of substance on this album, much more than what you'd expect from a mainstream alternative/pop/rock album. My favorites are "Fire on the Mountain", "Natural" and "Wonderful", but all the songs are great.… Full Review »
  2. NickK
    9
    I don't understand how this album got such a low user score. Each song is unique and awesome.
  3. CarolB.
    10
    I am really loving this album. Many songs have a strong 80's vibe. The songs are diverse and interesting with great melodies and meaningful lyrics. Love Wonderful, Still Ain't Over You, Give Me The Meltdown, Getting Late. Almost every song. Not feeling Real World 09, but the rest are "wonderful" songs.… Full Review »
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