Never Been Gone
by Carly Simon
  • Record Label: Iris
  • Release Date: Oct 26, 2009
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. AllMusic
    50
    This kind of "redo-the-hits" project--very common from veteran artists in the 21st century--is almost always a mixed bag, and Never Been Gone is no exception.
  2. The Guardian
    60
    Its hybrid format allows Simon to revisit the songs of her youth in illuminating and poignant ways.
  3. BBC Music
    60
    If at times the impression left is too breezy (the elephant in the career that is You’re So Vain sounds almost embarrassed to be here), at others it’s extremely potent.
  5. Uncut
    60
    When they do get it right, as when highlighting the acerbic lyrics of "That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be" or cleverly flexing the groove of "Coming Around Again," you can see why it semed a good idea. [Apr 2010, p.98]
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  6. Mojo
    60
    The results is mixed, but at times instinctive and powerful. [Apr 2010, p.93]
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  7. Q Magazine
    40
    Mostly, syrupy arrangements and obscure song choices spoil the flow. [Apr 2010, p.119]
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  1. Davidf
    Dec 1, 2009
    5
    These remakes are mostly pointless. At times they are even grating.
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