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Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings
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Positive: 10 out of 13
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Mixed: 2 out of 13
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Negative: 1 out of 13
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EricCMar 2, 2009
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JesseJan 25, 2009A pleasant solo outing by this Canadian musical stalwart. Oh, why can't he move home?
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[Anonymous]Feb 7, 2009
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JeffPFeb 9, 2009
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ChristopherJan 21, 2009Once again, this proves to me that Dan Bejar is the brains behind The New Pornographers. Very disappointing album.
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TylerK.Jan 22, 2009Not quite slow wonder, but well-crafted. Too many slow numbers.
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DAVEGJan 24, 2009How do the critics complain about this music? Great arrangements, lyrics, a tight band, and catchy songs-- this is almost unarguably an "A" album, even if it isn't quite as inspired some of Newman's previous work or push boundaries like some of his contemporaries. If you're looking for something to turn on while you shoot the breeze, give this a shot!
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tomm.Feb 7, 2009Generally agree with cokemachineglow, but they got the review dead wrong with this effort. Similar in feel to the slow wonder, slower and more introspective than new pornographers, but hardly grasping for ideas.
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ven the weaker material is nothing worse than pleasant, but it outweighs and obscures the better-than-pleasant; the middle of the album dissolves into an anonymously sweet haze.
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Get Guilty isn't quite as consistent as a typical Pornographers record, but the arrangements are lusher. And like all Newman records, it shows off his smarts and maintains a strong hook quotient.
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Get Guilty dwells on the past, and that pensive reflection mutes the second half, turning Newman's boast into a wistful memory.