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

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  1. TravisS
    May 3, 2005
    0
    Sorry people. This egomaniac failed on his solo debut.
  2. robthomas
    May 2, 2005
    0
    just as good as my stuff in matchbox!
  3. JasonP
    Apr 26, 2005
    0
    Agreed with some, definetly a pop album gone wrong.
  4. clow
    Apr 29, 2005
    0
    this album isnt even worth my money i know it will be horrible
  5. HeathW
    Jun 18, 2005
    3
    Perfectly superficial and dreadful!
  6. SteveR
    Apr 23, 2005
    0
    Reminds me of a backstreet boy leaving the band and making a bad CD. Didn't like this, sorry.
  7. slicec
    May 21, 2005
    0
    this dribble seems like he is trying to fill the void left by Ricky Martin

Awards & Rankings

78
#78 Most Discussed Album of 2005

Critic Reviews

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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. Blender
    40
    The momentum collapses with ballads that would suit not only his band but even the Backstreet Boys. [May 2005, 124]
  2. Rolling Stone
    70
    Even Matchbox-ish numbers like "Ever the Same" sound fresh in this new context.
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  3. 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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