Rabbit Fur Coat
by Jenny Lewis With The Watson Twins
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 58
  3. Negative: 7 out of 58

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  1. kaniel
    Jan 20, 2007
    6
    The music is well put together and the lyrics are very meaningful, but it is almost too depressing for my taste.
  2. AaronQ
    Apr 28, 2006
    6
    I wanted to like this so much more than I did. Totally nice, pretty songs... but also quite boring. "The Big Guns" easily the standout track.
  3. Andy
    Aug 16, 2006
    6
    Some good lyrics but a bit too country-western for my tastes.
  4. KatherineB
    Feb 15, 2006
    6
    "Rabbit Fur Coat" has its share of standout tracks, but it's plagued by a significant number of only mediocre songs, as well. Lewis's voice sounds as amazing as ever and the Watson twins have lovely voices, but even those great voices can't save the banal lyrics of some of the songs. Despite its problems, there are moments where the album shines and I'd suggest picking "Rabbit Fur Coat" has its share of standout tracks, but it's plagued by a significant number of only mediocre songs, as well. Lewis's voice sounds as amazing as ever and the Watson twins have lovely voices, but even those great voices can't save the banal lyrics of some of the songs. Despite its problems, there are moments where the album shines and I'd suggest picking it up anyhow.… Expand
  5. AllanF
    Feb 9, 2006
    5
    Wow, for Jenny Lewis, this album is so mediocre. For every good song, there's one awful track that plagues it. 'The Charging Sky' is gorgeous, while 'Born Secular' is the worst song in Jenny's career. 'You Are What You Love' is splendidly beautiful, while the title track is dull and trite. 'Melt Your Heart' may do what the title suggests, Wow, for Jenny Lewis, this album is so mediocre. For every good song, there's one awful track that plagues it. 'The Charging Sky' is gorgeous, while 'Born Secular' is the worst song in Jenny's career. 'You Are What You Love' is splendidly beautiful, while the title track is dull and trite. 'Melt Your Heart' may do what the title suggests, while 'Happy' is a boring track that Lewis foolishly reprises at the end. 'Rise Up with Fists!!' is an uplifting gorgeous song, while 'Run Devil Run' is completely pointless. The rest is forgettable. The Watson Twins also add nothing to anything on this album. What a shame, Jenny. Go back to your band. Seriously.… Expand
  6. mikeh
    Mar 13, 2006
    5
    for someone with real talent, listen to the new Neko Case. Bunch of hype as usual over here.
  7. RickyN
    Feb 7, 2006
    4
    I guess by angel you mean a skinny Linda Ronstadt. This album's alright, but nothing special.

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#67 Most Discussed Album of 2006

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Uncut
    100
    A dozen remarkable tracks. [Feb 2006, p.78]
  2. Billboard
    70
    She is grappling with issues of faith, but she is charmingly skeptical. [28 Jan 2006]
  3. musicOMH.com
    90
    You know it's special from the first bars.
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