Last of the Great Pretenders
by Matt Nathanson
  • Record Label: Vanguard
  • Release Date: Jul 16, 2013
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Aug 12, 2013
    85
    With Last of the Great Pretenders, Nathanson captures the organic energy of a city full of exuberant personalities, legendary landmarks, and gorgeous vistas, and the result is one of the most bulletproof summer discs to come along this year.
  2. AllMusic
    Aug 12, 2013
    80
    Ultimately, with Last of the Great Pretenders, Nathanson turns his memories of the city by the bay into a universally relatable metaphor for coming of age, reminding us how a place can hold sway over your identity long after you've moved on.
  3. American Songwriter
    Aug 12, 2013
    70
    His latest album isn’t a pop masterpiece, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a few enjoyable tunes that even non-fans should be able to find themselves hitting the rewind button a time or two.
  5. PopMatters
    Aug 12, 2013
    70
    When all is said and done, Last of the Great Pretenders is a well assembled, enjoyable album.

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