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70 out of 100

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9.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: The country singer releases a covers album featuring songs from contemporary rock groups such as U2 and Green Day as well as classic artists such as John Lennon and Velvet Underground.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    The initially spectacular '60s orchestration eventually begins to wear, but the Witchita Lineman does imbue already good tracks like Tom Petty's 'Walls' and Travis' 'sing' with a genuine sense of grandeur. [22/29 Aug 2008, p.122]
  2. All Music Guide
    80
    This reverence for Campbell's greatest work is what grounds Meet Glen Campbell, as it shows a deep understanding of what made those recordings work as pop records as well as an understanding of what a terrific interpretive singer Campbell is at his peak.
  3. Mojo
    60
    The arrangemnts are smartly constructed, Campbell's guitar is economical and crisp, and his interpretibve skills and singing are as sharp as during his commercial peak. [Sep 2008, p.112]
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
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  1. Eclipse754
    9
    I really like this CD. I listened to Glen Campbell in the back seat of my Dad's Oldsmoblile back in the day. This CD really hit some olld chords in my soul. My Dad's birthday was one week after the release of this CD. I really enjoyed sharing this CD with him.… Expand
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  2. joej
    9
    The album stands as a tribute not only to Campbell's timeless talent but also to the songwriters and producers Raymond & Willing. Great stuff.
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  3. ta
    9
    Glen Campbell's voice is an indelible part of the soundtrack of my youth. And this album captures that essence once again and evoked emotions in me that left me absolutely blown away. Somehow he manages to turn these songs into his own. Great orchestrations, great songwriting, and great vocal interpretation make for an album that brings back memories. It's as though I was listening to a Glen Campbell album from thirty years ago. I'm so glad they chose NOT to reinvent something campy and inauthentic, but rather tried for a sound that is familiar and new at the same time.… Expand
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