Duper Sessions
by Sondre Lerche
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9

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  1. FreddyFiasco
    Mar 3, 2016
    9
    Beautiful, playful and free. The charm and playfulness in this album is absolutely astonishing. I love how everything feels so comfy and casual all the way through. My personal favorite album from Sondre, and he is definently one of my favorites. Perfect for birthdays, parties and other casual events as well as background noise!!

    Can't wait to get it on vinyl!
  2. Chelsea
    May 31, 2006
    8
    I must agree with everyone else; the critics are dead wrong on this album. Lerche isn't posing, he's exploring a type of music that has been virtually forgotten. Try and seperate the tunes he penned from the classics on this record, it's not easy. I enjoy every type of music from Blossom Dearie to the Sonics to Clap Your Hands... This album is being overlooked. I must agree with everyone else; the critics are dead wrong on this album. Lerche isn't posing, he's exploring a type of music that has been virtually forgotten. Try and seperate the tunes he penned from the classics on this record, it's not easy. I enjoy every type of music from Blossom Dearie to the Sonics to Clap Your Hands... This album is being overlooked. Lerche's next album (Phantom Punch) sounds even more promising based on the few songs I've heard from it - another good look back to the days of Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry. Simple, classic songwriting never goes out of style.… Expand
  3. KeeganD
    Apr 4, 2006
    9
    I'm absolutely confused by the critic's reaction to this record. I feel like it is the most promising release of the year thus far. It is beautiful, amazingly crafted and covers all the bases. It represents a sound appreciated too little currently and represents an era of songwriting that is sorely missed among the "pitchfork" crowd.
  4. guz
    Apr 3, 2006
    9
    I love this album! This guy has so much talent and a great voice. Critics are clearly wrong on this one.
  5. gooseg
    Apr 3, 2006
    8
    Poor your biggest wine glass with some expensive pinot, light a cuban and be impressed by this sweet retro sound!
  6. matta
    Mar 30, 2006
    9
    Couldn't disagree more with the critics on this one. First of all, most of these critics are judging this album in comparison to lerche's past records, which just isn't fair. This album is my first exposure to Lerche and I am glad because my opinion of this album isn't poisoned by any expectations, I can just enjoy it for what is is -- great jazz songs. Don't Couldn't disagree more with the critics on this one. First of all, most of these critics are judging this album in comparison to lerche's past records, which just isn't fair. This album is my first exposure to Lerche and I am glad because my opinion of this album isn't poisoned by any expectations, I can just enjoy it for what is is -- great jazz songs. Don't believe the critics: this is great stuff.… Expand

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Blender
    60
    Lerche originals... aren't starry-eyed vintage exercises. They're just swell new tunes. [Apr 2006, p.114]
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    It's a cute idea, except that Lerche's jazz-tinged pop is more compelling than his pop-tinged jazz. [24 Mar 2006, p.70]
  3. NOW Magazine
    40
    While Lerche could pull off Bacharach's breezy lounge swinger persona, he lacks the pipes, the pain and the maturity to deliver the smooth retro romanticism these jazz-inflected ballads require.
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