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- Summary: The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter's sophomore effort comes a full three years after her debut, 'Whoa, Nelly!'
- Record Label: DreamWorks
- Genre(s): Rock, Adult-Alternative, Singer-Songwriter
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 5 out of 12
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Mixed: 5 out of 12
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Negative: 2 out of 12
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Entertainment WeeklyFolklore is about the joy of making something new out of random elements, and few other albums this year have captured that pleasure as well as this one does. [28 Nov 2003, p.123]
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SpinWhile the vocals and arrangements are more ambitious and arguably better, there's less free play, less of the goofiness and kewpie-dancehall scatting that defined her. [Jan 2004, p.98]
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A euphoric mix of wild Latin rhythms, electronic surges, soothing acoustic sounds and just about every instrument imaginable.
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While there are some interesting musical moments on Folklore -- enough to make it worth a listen -- the dogged seriousness and didactic worldview become a bit overbearing not long before the album is a quarter of the way finished, particularly since the fusion of worldbeat and adult alternative pop often seems heavy-handed.
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MojoHer melodies are stirring but the headstrong album only works to a limited degree. [Dec 2003, p.122]
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BlenderThere's clearly imagination here, with strange little sonic tweaks and tics at every turn, but only once does it gel into something satisfying. [Dec 2003, p.141]
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There's nothing on 'Folklore' that comes anywhere near the catchiness of anything off her debut.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 33 out of 35
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Mixed: 0 out of 35
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Negative: 2 out of 35
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markyjDec 8, 2003Best cd of 2003 period!!!!!!!!!
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May 10, 2022
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RudyCJan 20, 2004This album is like a breath of fresh air. A party that keeps you dancing.
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CesarD.Sep 27, 2006i think this is one of the best albums ever. why? cuz it`s deep, smart and first of all is unique.
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Mar 31, 2016
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guilhermevNov 15, 2005the reviews were... i dont know. You must have a heart to feel this album as ideal...
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MKDec 15, 2003Die, unholy beast!!!!
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