Made In China
by Juliana Hatfield
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17

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  1. DavidA
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    One of the best albums I've heard in a long time. Her sound has changed since the last album, which was a little sweeter. This one's gritty, with more distorted guitar and less cutesy lyrics than some of her work. There really isn't a bad track on this disc, which goes by way too quickly. Tracks 1, 2, 5, 7, and 12 are my favorites.
  2. EffEll
    Oct 26, 2005
    3
    I use to be in love with Juliana. I'm not anymore.
  3. davidh
    Sep 26, 2005
    8
    I'm juliana's stalker,so it's kind of hard to be unbiased, and i hate to compare it with other albums. she continues to amaze. she's everything rock and roll should be. her songs don't beg to be liked. or do they?her records are never quite as good as you want them to be, yet they're still my favorite records.she's got nothing left to prove, but keeps I'm juliana's stalker,so it's kind of hard to be unbiased, and i hate to compare it with other albums. she continues to amaze. she's everything rock and roll should be. her songs don't beg to be liked. or do they?her records are never quite as good as you want them to be, yet they're still my favorite records.she's got nothing left to prove, but keeps proving it. Keep writing, jules!!!!!… Expand
  4. Dreampop
    Sep 19, 2005
    8
    Best album since Bed. There are some really rocking songs on this album. The album could of been a 9 or 10 for me if tracks 3-6 and 12 were as good as the rest. I do miss how she was during her first 3 solo albums though. Can't believe those are out of print.
  5. ScottD
    Aug 29, 2005
    7
    Don't be misled by the critics' rating, they never have understood what Juliana's music is about. 'Made In China' is mostly-good-with-some-great Juliana, easily her hardest rocking album yet, and unlike anything she has ever recorded before. She continues to create stellar music that SHE wants, not what others might expect from her, no matter what the backlash Don't be misled by the critics' rating, they never have understood what Juliana's music is about. 'Made In China' is mostly-good-with-some-great Juliana, easily her hardest rocking album yet, and unlike anything she has ever recorded before. She continues to create stellar music that SHE wants, not what others might expect from her, no matter what the backlash might be. Bless her for that!… Expand
  6. wendyh
    Aug 28, 2005
    3
    As a huge Juliana Hatfield fan, I was really disappointed in this last CD. The songs got tedious and monotonous after the first few tracks. The self-pitying lyrics also began to wear a bit thin.
  7. billh
    Aug 24, 2005
    3
    The CD is too choppy. I've listened thru 4-5 straight times but it refuses to grow on me. I guess I just don't get what was so wrong with a great CD like In Exile Deo that this latest compilation had to be so hastily thrown together.
  8. SteveA
    Aug 23, 2005
    10
    I was a huge fan of the "Only Everything" album. I condidered it 1993's best. I expected it to go gold - but it is the album that Atlantic took out of print. Long story short - I think of "Made In China" as a response to everything that Juliana has been through. I liked it on first listen, LOVED it on the second. I am really looking forward to where Ms. Hatfield takes us next. (By I was a huge fan of the "Only Everything" album. I condidered it 1993's best. I expected it to go gold - but it is the album that Atlantic took out of print. Long story short - I think of "Made In China" as a response to everything that Juliana has been through. I liked it on first listen, LOVED it on the second. I am really looking forward to where Ms. Hatfield takes us next. (By the way, I work with a retailer. We sold out of "Made In China" in the first weekend!!!)… Expand
  9. geeman
    Aug 23, 2005
    9
    a raw/rocking cd, not as "produced" as past efforts, it took a few spins to appreciate, Juliana continues to put out great music.
  10. melissabas
    Aug 22, 2005
    9
    I thought it was one of her best. But she is jsut awesome regardless.
  11. KennyN
    Aug 21, 2005
    10
    Awesome!! Slap in the face - Rock with catchy melodies telling us all how so much is so wrong out there. I'm glad there is still artists that actually care. Buy Made in China and one for a friend! I love Juliana!!
  12. uriahh
    Aug 18, 2005
    10
    another amazing album from a true artist who doesn't play up to the critics.
  13. EGo
    Aug 17, 2005
    10
    This album is strong, free and adventurous. Juliana Hatfield has never sounded so forceful and willing to let the rock out. Kudos to her strongest disc yet.
  14. EricL
    Aug 16, 2005
    9
    This time around, Juliana exposes herself more than ever. Revealing just how much of an emotional wreck she can be. It took a while to grow on me. But, after repeated listenings, I have to admit, that this is a really great rock album. For fans of Juliana's Pony. Definitely Recommended.

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Slant Magazine
    40
    A confused, sloppy, childish, conflicted mess.
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  2. Billboard
    70
    Hatfield tears through 12 songs, posturing and pouting over caustic guitars and leaving her singalong hooks raw and unedited. [13 Aug 2005]
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    The sour largely overwhelms the sweet on this set of metal sludge, repetitive tunes, and purposefully ugly vocal effects. [12 Aug 2005, p.77]
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