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Pretty Little Head - Nellie McKay
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78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics What's this?

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8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

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  • Summary: The singer/songwriter's sophomore set (delayed for a year due to an acrimonious split with her record label) includes collaborations with k.d. lang and Cyndi Lauper.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Not every moment is essential, but compromise just isn't part of McKay's dazzling, defiant repertoire.
  2. Billboard
    90
    Sure, McKay is a sonic chameleon, but perhaps more important, she is one deft (and witty) songwriter/musician. [14 Jan 2006]
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  3. Austin Chronicle
    30
    It's one thing to be eclectic; it's another thing entirely for an album to lack a cohesive conceit that connects one track to all the others.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. NelliefanMcKay
    10
    What a fantastic album!!!!! It should have been released a year ago on Columbia, but it is well worth the wait. Get Away From Me was a terrific record but this one tops that. It really shows Nellie's progression as an artist.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. CaseyW
    10
    Nellie is perfect and can do no wrong.
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  3. JaneK
    10
    The best album of the year hands down
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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