Solarized
by Ian Brown
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 4 out of 26

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  1. jamesw
    Feb 24, 2005
    10
    awesome, browns best work so far demonstrates he is continuing to develop whilst others rehash old sounds and styles. He is also not afraid to say what he thinks (eg kiss ya lips) which makes him refreshingly unique.
  2. JimS
    Oct 27, 2004
    9
    this album is good.
  3. DodgeW
    Jan 20, 2005
    10
    Class Album best of 2004 catch the man live for an out of this world gig...
  4. JohnP
    Feb 2, 2005
    10
    This is a really beautiful and atmospheric album. I was blown away by it's quality! Undoubtedly Ian's best solo album yet.
  5. patc
    Mar 28, 2005
    8
    I loved his first album, then loved his second album, his 3rd was pretty good it had a few decent songs, and this one is #3 on my list, very good album.
  6. NorthFreedomFighter
    Apr 5, 2005
    9
    This album isn't overly fresh or uniquely original, it isn't going to blow anyone away outright, and it won't likely win any critics awards, but if you take it for what it is, a solid record made by a man who just has a knack for good sound, I gurantee you will love it. Use it to chill out to, use it to spice up your day, but always realize that this record does what it has This album isn't overly fresh or uniquely original, it isn't going to blow anyone away outright, and it won't likely win any critics awards, but if you take it for what it is, a solid record made by a man who just has a knack for good sound, I gurantee you will love it. Use it to chill out to, use it to spice up your day, but always realize that this record does what it has meant to do. . . keep you listening.… Expand
  7. GregH
    Nov 25, 2004
    8
    Some really good tracks on this - the Gallagher track is so Oasis it is pointless really
  8. RobertB.
    Jun 28, 2007
    10
    In a class of his own!!!!!!
  9. EricV
    Jan 11, 2005
    9
    Bloody brilliant!

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Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. AllMusic
    70
    Stone Roses fans who haven't tracked Brown's musical progress after that band's breakup will find much to love on Solarized, another mini-masterpiece that perfectly balances mood and melody.
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  2. Paste Magazine
    60
    At times convoluted, Solarized can be a bit of a puzzle, but there are precious few pieces missing from this set. [#14, p.115]
  3. Filter
    86
    The entire disc is marked by diversity and ingenuity. [#13, p.96]
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