Shadows Collide With People - John Frusciante
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70 out of 100

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9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 45 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist returns with a follow-up to his 2001 solo release, 'To Record Only Water For Ten Days.'

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Stylus Magazine
    90
    I feel patronising calling it a rebirth, return to form or a self-rehabilitation from the brink. Let’s just call it evolution.
  2. Logo
    80
    At eighteen tracks it comes close to outstaying its welcome, but it doesn’t.
  3. The Guardian
    80
    Eighteen songs, is perhaps two too many, but a hint of over enthusiasm cannot mar what feels like a tour de force.
  4. Dot Music
    60
    Mainstream, bleeding-heart balladry, tempered by slightly outre arrangements.

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  1. Positive: 33 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 33
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  1. ChrisG
    10
    the best album i've ever heard.
  2. ShawnM
    10
    Shadows Collide With People is the album where Frusciante really seems to have honed in his creativity and sharpened his sound to deliver a sound that is both breath-taking and beautiful. While still staying true to his other work, 'Shadows' can be seen as the re-invention of Frusciante's sound rather than the rebirth.… Expand
  3. tamaram
    10
    I think its awesome... John thanks..... I cant stop listening to it..... I LOVE JOHN
  4. Efren
    10
    So full of wonder, beautil album, from a genius. Frusciante is perfect in this album. The best album you can hear. Here it is what I call perfection. The best songs I've ever heard, his work is full of talent, he fills every space with sounds that complete each other. Is a success not because of the money, but because of the music.… Expand

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