Dressed Up For The Letdown
by Richard Swift
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. PopMatters
    60
    Swift’s clever and insightful lyrics immediately grab those who pay attention.
  2. The Guardian
    60
    Thankfully, another character sidles between the layers of these songs, and even shuffles into the limelight elsewhere - someone more shady and strange, who loves circus rhythms and giddy trumpet riffs, the glimmer of broken glass and crackle of static. If only this odd chap dominated proceedings.
  3. Paste Magazine
    60
    At root, the gritty, back-to-the-garage drive of these pop tunes adds a layer of grease that makes them stick. [Apr 2007, p.58]
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User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. ChristopherG
    Mar 21, 2007
    8
    Nicely melodic, a Randy Newman-like vocal style (I think), Brian Wilsony piano....a winner...worth taking a chance on if you are into melody Nicely melodic, a Randy Newman-like vocal style (I think), Brian Wilsony piano....a winner...worth taking a chance on if you are into melody and nice pop/rock songs. Definately recommended.… Full Review »
  2. BrettC
    Mar 15, 2007
    10
    A top ten record for 2007 for sure. Great album.
  3. HowardJ
    Feb 23, 2007
    10
    Quite possibly the best record of 2007.
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