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Juliana's Pony: Total System Failure - Juliana Hatfield
Metascore
35 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
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  1. Wall of Sound
    45
    An unseemly, almost unnecessary foray into heavy metal and hard rock, especially in light of her success on the acoustic side.
  2. All Music Guide
    40
    Messy, noisy, directionless, and painfully shy on both tunes and purpose... and winds up sounding a bit like a parody.
  3. Ink Blot Magazine
    40
    The music is occasionally difficult to embrace, to say the least...
  4. Mojo
    30
    Sadly sterile...
  5. Trouser Press
    20
    It's easily the weakest album in her career and sounds even worse when compared to the subtle path of Beautiful Creature.
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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. paschk
    10
    I think this is one of Juliana's best albums. I'm sure it goes over the heads of those who just want to hear her cute little voice over some pretty music. She is so much more than that. The ideas in this album (lyrically) are amazing and are what make the album...scary white trash breeders!… Full Review »
  2. KendallB
    9
    Raw and unbashedly noisy...it's Hatfield at her crankiest. "My Protegee" could be one of her best songs to date.
  3. RaoulX
    2
    I bought this album because it seemed like an interesting concept, and as a sign of respect for an artist I truly enjoy and admire. It suuuuuucked. Ms. Hatfield ought to give me a free copy of In Exile Deo.… Full Review »
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