• Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Apr 19, 2005
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

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  2. Negative: 10 out of 62

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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. 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. Even Matchbox-ish numbers like "Ever the Same" sound fresh in this new context.
  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]