Liz Phair
by Liz Phair
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jun 24, 2003
Metascore
40

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 11 out of 21
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    An honestly fun summer disc. [Jun 27/Jul 4 2003, p.136]
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  2. E! Online
    83
    Even if the divorcée flirts with being Sheryl Crow-y bland now, she can still let whip-smart lyrics flow with her potty mouth.
  3. Blender
    80
    Beneath the highlights, she's still a messy troublemaker whose brain is as spicy as the rest of her body. [#17, p.146]
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  5. Rolling Stone
    70
    Phair is a fine lyricist, and although she's lost some musical identity, she's gained potential Top Forty access.
  6. Spin
    67
    Boilerplate MOR.... But what Liz Phair delivers is authenticity. [Jul 2003, p.107]
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  7. ShakingThrough.net
    62
    She doesn't sell out so much as she sells herself short.

Awards & Rankings

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#27 Most Discussed Album of 2003
25
#25 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 83 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 83
  3. Negative: 25 out of 83
  1. colbyD13
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    I don't understand all of the backlash this album got. There are so many good songs on here. This is Liz Phair's best album. Standouts includeI don't understand all of the backlash this album got. There are so many good songs on here. This is Liz Phair's best album. Standouts include Love/Hate, My Bionic Eyes, It's Sweet, Why Can't I, and Rock Me. Firewalker and Good Love Never Dies are songs that don't fit for this album but Firewalker is somewhat decent for this album. This album should not have gotten the criticism that it did.… Full Review »
  2. MonxoSM
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    Liz Phair's self-titled album is an underrated gem, it has a pretty fresh and enjoyable pop rock and teen pop sound. I don't understand whyLiz Phair's self-titled album is an underrated gem, it has a pretty fresh and enjoyable pop rock and teen pop sound. I don't understand why people despise this beauty.… Full Review »
  3. MariellyDewa
    Dec 12, 2017
    0
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