Didn't It Rain
by Hugh Laurie
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. AllMusic
    May 7, 2013
    60
    Nobody is concerned with reinterpreting the songs or surprising a listener, they just want to enjoy re-creating sounds and tunes they've loved, an attitude that's rarely alienating although it's never quite infectious, either.
  2. Mojo
    May 20, 2013
    60
    No one sounds like they are having much fun on this follow-up and his rearrangements of the classics on piano add nothing new to the songs. [Jun 2013, p.84]
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  3. musicOMH.com
    May 7, 2013
    60
    Whilst there are occasional high points, it’s best to cherry-pick the highlights from Didn’t It Rain and leave the rest.
  5. Q Magazine
    Jun 17, 2013
    60
    He acquits himself impressively as pianist and singer, his affinity with the material elevating it above mere expensive pastiche. [Jul 2013, p.106]
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  6. Slant Magazine
    Aug 6, 2013
    60
    If Laurie hasn't produced something new under the sun, he nonetheless brings more light to certain dark places of the songbook than all too many American interpreters.
  7. The Independent (UK)
    May 7, 2013
    60
    The follow-up to Let Them Talk follows a similar format of easy-rolling jazz arrangements and simpatico guest spots supporting Hugh Laurie's blues piano.
  8. Uncut
    May 7, 2013
    60
    Laurie reprises his well-intentioned but essentially unconvincing bluesman shtick. [Jun 2013, p.75]
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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. PowerShadowX
    Jan 21, 2018
    9
    Is he really British?!
    Excellent album, can't stop playing it everywhere I am.
    Laurie was born to perform on stage. No tracks sag. He does    Is he really British?!
    Excellent album, can't stop playing it everywhere I am.
    Laurie was born to perform on stage. No tracks sag. He does an excellent job at revisiting his favourite blues, R&B, and rock oldies, and makes me want to play piano again.
    One can feel Laurie's vitality exude from his music. He surely has his heart and mind in the right places.
    I'd definitely purchase a third album.    … Full Review »
  2. thenamelessdave
    Sep 26, 2014
    8
    This album is interesting, and I always enjoy listening to it. The album clings to the tenets of early Delta jazz (my favorite) and hostsThis album is interesting, and I always enjoy listening to it. The album clings to the tenets of early Delta jazz (my favorite) and hosts several great songs. Laurie shines on the piano and guitar, but tends to fall short when he chooses to sing, especially during his duets. His co-singers however (Gaby Moreno, Taj Mahal, and Jean McClain) are singularly amazing. I can always groove to most of the album, but some songs (I'm looking at you, "Didn't it Rain" and "Careless Love") bring the album to a grinding halt and seem like a chore to listen through. The backing band "makes" the feel for the album, and ultimately there are far more good songs than bad.

    Favorite songs: "Weed Smoker's Dream", "Wild Honey", and "Send me to the Lectric Chair", gotta love that soul.    … Full Review »
  3. Chris147
    Apr 20, 2014
    8
    It isnt as good as "Let them Talk" album, but it is still one of the best jazz/blues in these days and it is really good hearing for people,It isnt as good as "Let them Talk" album, but it is still one of the best jazz/blues in these days and it is really good hearing for people, who dont ever listening to this kind of music… Full Review »
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