Self Help Serenade - Marjorie Fair
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68 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critics What's this?

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8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

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  • Summary: Rob Schnapf and Jon Brion produced the for the Los Angeles band (and by "band" we really just mean Evan Slamka).

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. E! Online
    83
    The rich pop melodies and soft psychedelic touches of songs like "Empty Room" and "Waves" remind us of Coldplay and Grandaddy.
  2. Uncut
    80
    Will massage the shoulders of fans of Mercury Rev, The Flaming Lips, Neil Young and Kevin Shields.
  3. Drowned In Sound
    60
    Much like binging on Haagen Daas ice cream when you’re depressed, a little bit of Marjorie Faire is really rather great. Too much can only make you feel bloated and regretful.
  4. All Music Guide
    60
    So Marjorie Fair's debut isn't an immediate five-star classic. But its backgrounds are incredibly well-crafted... and the songs' blend evening-sun comfort with a quiet forlornness that's somehow welcoming.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. ValerieS
    10
    There has not been good music like this in years.
  2. MichaelM
    10
    This album has everything. Perfect.
  3. Julia
    8
    it was a bit plain upon first listen, but as i played it over and over agian, it became something else entirely. great melodies and very smooth vocals.… Expand
  4. Matt
    5
    Makes me space out, which is not good.

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