Cradlesong
by Rob Thomas
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jun 30, 2009
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. The New York Times
    60
    Cradlesong, his second persistently polite, numbingly polished solo album.
  2. 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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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 5 out of 28
  1. jsaf7
    Mar 6, 2011
    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'dAwesome 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
    Aug 1, 2009
    9
    I don't understand how this album got such a low user score. Each song is unique and awesome.
  3. CarolB.
    Jul 15, 2009
    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 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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