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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.
- Record Label: Sony
- Genre(s): Rock, Alternative
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Top Track
The Luckiest | |
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I don't get many things right the first time In fact, I am told that a lot Now I know all the wrong turns The stumbles and falls brought me here And... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Positive: 11 out of 15
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Mixed: 4 out of 15
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Negative: 0 out of 15
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But for all of its snickers, ''Suburbs'' is serious business -- a pop fantasia that seals Folds' rep as the Cole Porter of underclass underdogs.
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As good a record as any he's made, possibly his best.
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He still tinkles the ivories with dazzling skill and his scything comments on breaking-up and the emotionally inept are all too easy to identify with, yet the most enamouring thing is that he manages to do this all without being zany or patronising.
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SpinIn many ways, this is his 'Nylon Curtain.' [Sep 2001, p.160]
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MojoFolds' songwriting continues to impress. [Oct 2001, p.130]
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Shredding PaperThat dirty "sellout" feeling does go away with time, as the subtle touches and clever songwriting ease some of Folds' production changes. [#11]
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Although the album is far from a failure, it rarely reaches the peak of its creators potential.
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Positive: 24 out of 24
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Mixed: 0 out of 24
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Negative: 0 out of 24
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garycalkinsSep 21, 2001Intelligent pop/rock in an unintelligent era....stupid people will hate it.....
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LoganE.Sep 18, 2001
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Dec 14, 2019The greatest album I’ve ever listened to. That’s all I have to say about this incredible album
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SpencerB.Oct 24, 2001One of the absolute best albums of the year, even track a melodic single-in-waiting. Classic stuff.
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DavidFApr 14, 2006Amazing, simply amazing album
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ginafDec 31, 2006I can't believe I waited so long to buy it.
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LeifSJan 14, 2007Although this album was good, I felt it wasn't to the best of Ben Fold's potential.
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