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Duper Sessions
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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

  • Summary: The Norwegian artist (backed here by The Faces Down Quartet) remakes himself as a cabaret singer, with a disc full of jazz-pop tunes including a cover of the standard "Night and Day."

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Neumu.net
    90
    In the end, it is musicianship that makes Duper Sessions unquestionably successful.
  2. cokemachineglow
    84
    The album is imminently listenable, providing a brisk background as easily as it rewards a close listen.
  3. Under The Radar
    80
    The album's success hinges precisely on that nebulous concept called "getting it right," and all parties involved certainly do. [#13, p.86]
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  4. Stylus Magazine
    67
    A bit uneven.
  5. Pitchfork
    61
    His soft Ben Gibbard geekiness is an odd, if timely, fit for the swinging material, and flourishes of Jeff Buckley throat rattles don't help.
  6. Blender
    60
    Lerche originals... aren't starry-eyed vintage exercises. They're just swell new tunes. [Apr 2006, p.114]
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  7. Spin
    25
    He tries hepcat jazz-piano bop and balladry with pitiful results. [May 2006, p.91]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. 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 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
  2. 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 andBeautiful, 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!    … Expand
  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. 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. 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.… Collapse
  6. 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!
  7. 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 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