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Something To Be - Rob Thomas
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57 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Matchbox 20 frontman's first solo outing includes appearances by John Mayer and Robert Randolph.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    Alas, the nuance that infuses a good chunk of Something to Be eventually gives way to the hammy, overemotive gestures we've come to expect from Thomas. [22 Apr 2005, p.61]
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  2. The New York Times
    60
    Mr. Thomas can be a cloying songwriter... Still, plenty of emo singers probably envy Mr. Thomas's knack for writing big, slightly sad songs. [25 Apr 2005]
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  3. ShakingThrough.net
    32
    As long as he continues to believe those who trumpet his vices as virtues, no amount of musical exploration or pretentiously titled solo albums will set him free of the straitjacket he's written himself into.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 47
  3. Negative: 7 out of 47
  1. MikeM
    10
    Ah,frontman of my fav band Matchbox Twenty released this album with one thing in mind....this is not a matchbox twenty album.He wanted us to know that,and he got his point across with "This Is How A Heartbreaks",a pop/rock song with that ever so involving chorus,to "Now Comes The Night",a singer-songwriter on piano,that may cause instant addiction for piano ballad junkies.Also,the Smoot-esque first Single Lonley No More is an instant classic and instant hit.then the guest appearence by the Heartbreaker Mike Campball shines in "Problem Girl"a fan fav,and my fav thomas solo track. A major influence of mine,i grabbed this right away.my fav singer and songwriter could have dissapointed me,but instead shocked me with this purely fun album,and instantly got placed on my Top 10 albums list.… Expand
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  2. Matt
    5
    Never quite makes his sound gel into something as vigorous as "Smooth" or as well-constructed as the best of Matchbox Twenty.
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  3. HeathW
    3
    Perfectly superficial and dreadful!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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