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Rockin' The Suburbs - Ben Folds
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75 out of 100

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9.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 47 Ratings

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  • Summary: Singer-songwriter Ben Folds has ditched the other two members of his band (Ben Folds Five) for this 12-track solo album, on which he plays every instrument himself.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    But for all of its snickers, ''Suburbs'' is serious business -- a pop fantasia that seals Folds' rep as the Cole Porter of underclass underdogs.
  2. All Music Guide
    90
    As good a record as any he's made, possibly his best.
  3. Blender
    60
    When he's not being sour, Folds' flair for melody and simple, economical arrangements can create wonderful moments. [Aug/Sep 2001, p.122]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. daven
    10
    Along with most Ben Folds 5 fans, I miss the band as a whole. When Fear of Pop, Ben's first solo release, was released, I was disappointed and was ensured that was the end of Ben Folds career. After this CD was released I realized how I wrong I was. This is the BEST CD in Ben Folds entire catalog including Ben Folds 5. It shows his growth as a songwriter and his maturity (although the title track is his attempt at hanging on to his humorous side). I still do miss the 5, but with a CD as aexceptional as this it makes it that much easier to let go.… Expand
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  2. ginaf
    10
    I can't believe I waited so long to buy it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. SpeedyG.
    10
    An unbelievable album - just like songs for silverman, but still fightng it, the luckiest and fred jones are the best songs i haev ever heard.
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