Didn't It Rain
by Hugh Laurie
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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
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  1. 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, who dont ever listening to this kind of music
  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 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 toThis 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.    … Expand
  3. 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 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    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.    … Expand

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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
  1. PopMatters
    Aug 6, 2013
    70
    It’s hard to pull off this kind of stuff successfully, anyway, but it’s even harder when you have to battle the preconceptions that come with initially making your bones as an actor. Hugh Laurie overcomes all those obstacles with a collection that doesn’t reach too far beyond what it wants to do (and for that type of self-awareness alone the whole thing should be lauded).
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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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