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Billboard[It] sounds more like a continuation of Pinback's 2004 high-water mark, "Summer in Abaddon." This is, of course, a good thing. [27 Jan 2007]
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With Living Well, Rob Crow has created some of his finest work.
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MojoImagine a math-rock XTC fronted by Elliott Smith, illuminating the quiet corners of life. [Mar 2007, p.94]
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Is Rob in a Mellow Mood occasionally predictable? Sure, but there's nothing promised here that isn't delivered on, no premise underachieved.
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Alternative PressWhether you're a fan of Pinback or Goblin Cock, you can probably find something worth listening to on Living Well. [Mar 2007, p.135]
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He sounds rushed, like he doesn't have time for too much tinkering. This is a good thing.
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Though this may not reach the same critical heights as, say, Summer in Abandon, Crow exhibits an extremely sharp flex of his solo muscle.
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Much of Living Well stands among Crow's best work because he sticks to what he knows and what he does best: oddball pop music.
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Under The RadarPerfect melodic indie rock. [#17, p.98]
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MagnetAn endearing solo effort with a higher percentage of hits to misses than 2003's My Room Is A Mess. [#75, p.96]
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Crow’s ego and identity have been largely removed from Living Well’s equation, and in its place are a number of undeviating, short, one-word-title indie rock songs that don’t require an explanation or setup.
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An album that, much like Pinback’s 2004 full-length Summer in Abaddon, is more immediate in its appeal but suffers from repeated listens.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 5 out of 6
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Negative: 1 out of 6
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jjmuggsApr 15, 2007better than anything by pinback, ever...
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PinbackFanFeb 13, 2007