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Insignificance - Jim O'Rourke
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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

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  1. JimM.
    Feb 2, 2002
    9
    When i first picked up a copy a Eureka i had only heard a couple of things that Jim had done. When i got it home and played it i can honestly say i dont think i have (or ever will) hear anything like it again. So when Insignificance came out, i was first in line for a copy. Yet again he brings the bacon home and you can pigeon this album all you want Mr Piero Scaruffi but the fact is it rocks. Im not going to go into great detail about the arrangements and blah de blah but this guy is one of the few today who truly make the gee-tar sing and listening to his wicked lyricoligy is a joy, he could insult me any day of the week. Nuff said. … Expand
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  2. JossS.
    Dec 25, 2001
    8
    Jim O'Rourke has put out his most pop/rock conventional album to date in Insignificance. However this album isn't conventional in anyother way. The album in infectious, that is if you actually listen to the albums tact. I can't come up with a more tactful album to be released this year. The songs range from 70's rock to full sounding pop, but they all maintain a O';Rourke flavor of precision. Even though the album is smart and tactful it remains a laid back and fun affair. … Expand
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  3. JamesD.
    Aug 7, 2002
    10
    Although there are more exceptionally compelling moments on O"Rourke's "Eureka", "Insignificance" is the most consistently satisfying his pop-era years to date. (Nearly) absent are any traces of his earliest chaos-theory inspired noise of his early years; moreover, his infatuation with '70's MOR radio sounds far less cloying than examples of such off of his recent solo efforts (if just as ironic). And his lyrics are easily as entertainingly misanthropistic as ever. Plus, it Seriously Rocks. Do yourself a favour and give it a listen.… Expand
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Metascore
81 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Pitchfork
    80
    A shockingly insightful and resonant look at the workings of a musician generally more given to hiding behind absurdly twisted turns of musical phrase than letting us in on the inner-workings of his mind.
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  2. Billboard
    30
    His least demanding work ever, steeped in the traditions of pop and rock.
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  3. Neumu.net
    70
    Overall, the melodies are so tight they seem vacuum-packed, and the album delivers a platter of faultless rock songs.
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