Modern Art - Matthew Sweet
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  • Summary: The singer-songwriter/producer, who at one time worked with R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe in a band called Community Trolls in 1983, releases his first album under the Missing Piece label.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
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  1. Delusions of Adequacy
    Oct 6, 2011
    80
    It's clear that he and his band took a lot of time to nurture and develop each song, and the result is superb collection of affective and elegant pop songs.
  2. No Ripcord
    Sep 28, 2011
    70
    Modern Art doesn't have the pure pop exuberance of Girlfriend, but it proves to be a welcome addition to a distinguished body of work.
  3. Blurt Magazine
    Sep 28, 2011
    70
    Whatever the fuel, the songsmith has created sterling and a wonderfully adventurous record that is quite possibly his best since 1995's 100% Fun.
  4. American Songwriter
    Oct 10, 2011
    60
    Modern Art stands as one of Sweet's most mature works, displaying his unique gifts as a songwriter and musician.

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