Nobody Knows
by Willis Earl Beal
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Q Magazine
    Jan 27, 2014
    60
    There's enough here certainly, though, to suggest he's one to keep an eye on. [Oct 2013, p.97]
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  2. NOW Magazine
    Sep 12, 2013
    60
    Nobody Knows is a more complete, fleshed-out version of Beal’s vision, replacing his former no-fi folk with ominous, gritty blues and soul (not to mention a guest spot by Cat Power), but it’s still a work-in-progress.
  3. Paste Magazine
    Sep 10, 2013
    60
    On Beal’s first album, he moved between child-like ambience, songs suitable for weird film scores and stomping blues.
  5. The New York Times
    Sep 9, 2013
    60
    It’s possible to like this record in theory while imagining one that’s 50 percent more enjoyable.

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7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. monkeytrousers
    Sep 19, 2013
    10
    The man loves TOM WAITS so do I and I LOVE this album.
    More produced and fuller than his amazing debut there's still a really nice    The man loves TOM WAITS so do I and I LOVE this album.
    More produced and fuller than his amazing debut there's still a really nice experimentation and home-made feel I can really hear PJ Harvey in there too which goes beautifully with his other influences Beefheart, Dylan and I'm guessing Stax soul if you love any of these buy it it's a charmer    … Full Review »
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