Something To Be
by Rob Thomas
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Apr 19, 2005
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. 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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  2. E! Online
    58
    Tracks like "Lonely No More" might strike a chord because people will think it's a funky new Maroon 5 song. However, Backstreet Boys-esque ballads like "Ever the Same" and "When the Heartache Ends" are just way too much to handle.
  3. Stylus Magazine
    50
    This is by no means a bad album, but to my ears, it’s worse; it’s mediocre.
  5. Blender
    40
    The momentum collapses with ballads that would suit not only his band but even the Backstreet Boys. [May 2005, 124]
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  6. Uncut
    40
    Tries hard to add a few hues absent from Matchbox 20's colourless rock. [Jul 2005, p.90]
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Awards & Rankings

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#78 Most Discussed Album of 2005

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 62
  3. Negative: 10 out of 62
  1. raviopatra
    Nov 17, 2013
    7
    It's a good album in general. What makes it less of a perfect set for me is that it keeps on giving this high-pitch rock sound from track #1It's a good album in general. What makes it less of a perfect set for me is that it keeps on giving this high-pitch rock sound from track #1 ("This Is How a Heart Breaks") to track #10 ("My, My, My") and then suddenly close off with ballad-ish tracks ("Streetcorner Symphony" and "Now Comes the Night"). He should've created a better concept for the album, especially considering it's named "...Something to Be" but I don't get what is this "something" he's trying to be.… Full Review »
  2. MikeM
    Jul 23, 2007
    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 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.… Full Review »
  3. FarahN
    Jun 11, 2006
    10
    Perfect album!!!
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