- Summary: The latest solo album fpr the alternative rock singer-songwriter features covers of songs sung by such artists as Nick Cave, Bobby Darin, Hall & Oates, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, and Andy Williams.
- Record Label: Vagrant
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 14 out of 19
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Mixed: 5 out of 19
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Negative: 0 out of 19
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Sep 26, 201380Imitations comes at the right time of year: like autumn, it has a decayed feel. Yet, this is more triumphant than simply bleak.
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Sep 19, 201380Lanegan's stamp here is reverent-yet-indelible--think Mark Kozelek channeling AC/DC--and the organic sonic approach is an especially intriguing left turn following the electro buzz 'n' thrum of last year's resplendent Blues Funeral. [No. 102, p.57]
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Sep 19, 201376With lush instrumentation so rich that non-vocal versions of the songs are also included on the album, these pills aren’t exactly chewable, but they’re easy to swallow.
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Sep 13, 201370Lanegan's edge is his keen ear for contemporary material that suits the overall mood.
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Sep 17, 201370Slight dips aside, Imitations could never be described as pale.
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Sep 19, 201366Imitations may not alter Lanegan’s roundabout arc as a musical itinerant, but it’s a steady reminder of the breadth of his scope and the depth of his roots, not to mention his stature as one of the most potent voices of his generation.
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Sep 12, 201360It's lightweight stuff, and the artier items on the list don't add ballast. Taken as the simplest of pleasures, though, Imitations succeeds on anyone's terms.
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Positive: 1 out of 1
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Mixed: 0 out of 1
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