Half The Perfect World
by Madeleine Peyroux
  • Record Label: Rounder
  • Release Date: Sep 12, 2006
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. AllMusic
    70
    The delicateness of Half the Perfect World is certainly nice, but Peyroux seems to be using it as a device to hide behind instead of an actual expression of feeling.
  2. Amazon.com
    70
    Fans of Norah Jones should gobble up this album, but Peyroux is no mere imitator: She's her own, very real thing.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    World is like stumbling into a jazz café at closing time. [22 Sep 2006, p.94]
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  5. Mojo
    100
    As intimate and unforced an album as I've ever heard. [Nov 2006, p.104]
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  6. musicOMH.com
    80
    Peyroux is a wonderful singer and this collection of songs is her best yet.
  7. Q Magazine
    70
    Perfect rainy day music. [Nov 2006, p.147]
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  8. The Boston Phoenix
    75
    The template holds.
  9. Uncut
    80
    Peyroux's enviable ability to sing just behind the beat conveys effortless sophistication. [Nov 2006, p.124]
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Awards & Rankings

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#84 Best Album of 2006

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