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- Summary: The Violent Femmes' leader emerges with his very first solo release some 20 years after that band's formation. Here, Gano is joined by a star-studded cast that includes John Cale, They Might Be Giants, Mary Lou Lord, Lou Reed, Linda Perry, PJ Harvey and Frank Black.
- Record Label: Instinct
- Genre(s): Rock, Alternative
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Positive: 3 out of 8
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Mixed: 5 out of 8
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Negative: 0 out of 8
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UncutThe collection not only shows the unexpected range of Gano's songwriting ability, but leaves you humming and wanting more. [Oct 2002, p.104]
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Nothing matches the artists' very best work--but, excepting a ghastly appearance by Linda Perry, it's still mostly fun.
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Writing for others showcases Gano's versatility.
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Hitting the Ground is flat-out clever, cool, and cocky.
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MojoLike most homage platters, the affair is only as strong as its weakest moments. [Nov 2002, p.113]
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None of these tracks are all that interesting beyond a listen or two-- even the best ones get tired fast.
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BlenderHis choked yelp and hootenanny backing suggest fun should be had. It isn't. [#10, p.116]
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Positive: 1 out of 1
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Mixed: 0 out of 1
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Negative: 0 out of 1
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DerMNov 8, 2006
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