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Rolling StoneWaits retains his knack for recruiting world-class musicians... who can play like they're falling down the stairs of hell. [28 Oct 2004, p.98]
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Q MagazineSome of the most awkward, unapproachable music he's made. [Nov 2004, p.128]
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Tough going and very samey, both in sonics and lyricism. Even if you enjoy the basic template, you may well run out of steam before the end.
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UncutWaits is still taking more risks than most US 'singer-songwriters' of his generation, and parts of this album rock righteously. It's just that some of Waits' musical modes... have been done before, and much better. By him. [Nov 2004, p.110]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 29 out of 34
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Mixed: 3 out of 34
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Negative: 2 out of 34
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HeinMay 4, 2006Forget all your fucked up 80s revival bands. This is the real sugar!!!
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PaulSOct 9, 2004
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sophiastar(israel)Oct 11, 2004