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Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings
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Positive: 15 out of 22
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Mixed: 1 out of 22
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Negative: 6 out of 22
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Nov 21, 2010Probably the worst album ever from one of our most innovative modern musicians and poets. This dissonant album lacks the musical ingenuity of much of her other work.
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MichelleCFeb 9, 2005Fascinating album. I heard "swim" and "educated guess" live first-- it was quite a shock to hear them so jarringly dissonant on the album after they soar so gorgeously on the live versions. However, this may more than anything point to Ani's versitality within her own art. The album definitely speaks to her talent and independence as a writer and a performer.
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TonyWJul 1, 2004Loved it.
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BenjaminBunnyApr 17, 2004Self-indulgent waste.
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dorrieApr 5, 2004
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SethBFeb 22, 2004
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aniappreciatorFeb 15, 2004dig deeper, folks. we are lucky to be around at the same time at this album (and her others...). in the future, people will wistfully dream of living during ani's time, and you'll be napping...WAKE UP! this is a great album...
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AkAkFeb 13, 2004intimate and passionate..
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[Anonymous]Feb 11, 2004This is not for the trendy, shallow Ani fan. You really need to know her intricacies as a writer and her musical history to appreciate this album for its stark, fearless ability to stand alone, naked against the wind.
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g.Feb 1, 2004Ani was my favorite until this album appeared. I suggest buying some of her earlier stuff: I could listen to "to the teeth" all day long. Skip this one.
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LeroyBYJan 30, 2004This album is very honest lyrically. It's very musically simple, but if you're an indie rock fan you may or may not like this CD. It is most definitly nit happy, but I personally strongly recommend the album. Listen to the lyrics and enjoy the mussic
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monicaJan 29, 2004simply amazing
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JBJan 27, 2004sucked
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AdamBJan 21, 2004
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jamallJan 21, 2004If you like overwrought crap, this is the cd for you.
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anna98Jan 21, 2004an emotional rollercoaster and an artistic masterpeice....her best work in years
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CourtneyLJan 20, 2004A great Ani Difrano cd...I suggest it for any Ani fan out there. It is such a great mix of all the things she does so well. It brings the greatness of Ani to the table.
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NathanielSJan 20, 2004
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MatthewBJan 20, 2004I expect the reviews won't be that great, as it isn't a really mainstream album. But just me, don't listen to critcs. If you have an avant-garde mind, try this. If you like unstable harmonies and melodies shifted to show the raw emotion, try this. It is amazing, one of Ani's best.
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Awards & Rankings
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Educated Guess explores new musical territory that is challenging enough to engage even the most folk-averse listeners while it maintains a unity of tone which yields a highly listenable work.
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UncutParadoxically, its spare, solo-voice-and-guitar format... comes closer to matching DiFranco's charismatic live performances than prior band-driven efforts. [Mar 2004, p.87]
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SpinAn album sanded with sad humor and a return to old loves. [Mar 2004, p.96]