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In Reverie
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

  • Summary: Less punk, more pop is the motto for the fourth album by the New Jersey emo band led by singer-songwriter Chris Conley.

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Anywhere With You
I know I can't come near you Every time I do I get shaking inside and the sun in my eyes So I'll stay away I'd rather be here Than anywhere with... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    An unexpectedly poppy collection of left-field melodies and twisty song structures that wrap around your brain like a head cold. [19 Sep 2003, p.86]
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  2. AllMusic
    80
    The band's poppiest and most upbeat and musical record yet.
  3. PopMatters
    80
    There'll be plenty of emo kids disappointed by STD's move out of the emo ghetto with In Reverie. Don't let their posturing keep you from exploring a fantastic pop record.
  4. Rolling Stone
    70
    The impressive thing about [In Reverie]... is how much energy and boyish longing it packs without resorting to emo or pop-punk cliches.
  5. Blender
    70
    Conley could use a few more breakups to check his sentimentality. [Oct 2003, p.126]
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  6. Spin
    67
    On the more stripped-down songs, though, Conley's keen intuition pokes through. [Jan 2004, p.102]
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  7. Alternative Press
    60
    Chris Conley's metaphorical lyrics remain earnest enough, but because of studio trickery, his vocals sound annoyingly nasal. [Oct 2003, p.120]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Bface
    May 4, 2022
    10
    Personally I think this album is so good & if you were really into the band when the previous record dropped you'd imagine it'd be close toPersonally I think this album is so good & if you were really into the band when the previous record dropped you'd imagine it'd be close to impossible to be able to put out another record this good. To be fair sit was probably a bit more indie/emo pop as vs any of the stuff before.. But making a record in this direction was such a brave move & I still love it.… Expand
  2. fineholiday
    Feb 14, 2005
    10
    Chris is a genious. Well he would be if he got vocal lessons. The voice is a bit hard to take, but overall lyrically and musically it's Chris is a genious. Well he would be if he got vocal lessons. The voice is a bit hard to take, but overall lyrically and musically it's okay. To the emo kids out there, grow up. Saves the day did!… Expand
  4. AdamR
    May 14, 2005
    10
    anyone who thinks the lyrics are sub-par to swya...must not be listening too well. Chris's lyrics on In Reverie are a lot more mature anyone who thinks the lyrics are sub-par to swya...must not be listening too well. Chris's lyrics on In Reverie are a lot more mature than the stories of girlfriends, pickup lines, and teenage angst of swya. If you listen carefully enough and delve into the songs of In Reverie, you'll see/hear that the lyrics are more about the world going on around us, and importand problems that we face. Not saying that swya is a bad CD, i thought it is great to say the least. Just leaving a comment in hopes that you will all now re-listen to the CD and find the true meanings of the songs.... ps, it's not a CD to slit your wrists to.… Expand
  5. WowWow
    Nov 7, 2003
    9
    First listen I was pretty much indifferent. Always a sign of a good album, as pretty much every track is a grower. It is actually fantastic First listen I was pretty much indifferent. Always a sign of a good album, as pretty much every track is a grower. It is actually fantastic album. Yay!… Expand
  6. JordanM.
    Oct 9, 2007
    9
    I personally like this album a lot, it was the first of theirs I heard and have since listened to others, but "In Reverie", different as it I personally like this album a lot, it was the first of theirs I heard and have since listened to others, but "In Reverie", different as it is from their other more popular albums is undoubtedly my favorite.… Collapse
  7. Leon
    Jun 27, 2004
    6
    Yeah the musicianship is great but the songs are kinda boring and don't pack much punch.
  8. DanfromJersey
    Nov 2, 2003
    1
    The first thing I thought when i bought this was "What The Hell?"..The songs all sound the same, his vocals are annoying, there is no energy The first thing I thought when i bought this was "What The Hell?"..The songs all sound the same, his vocals are annoying, there is no energy behind their songs.… Expand

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