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69 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 52 Ratings

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  • Summary: Folds' second solo outing actually finds him working once again in trio format, now joined by drummer Lindsay Jamieson (Departure Lounge) and bassist Jared Reynolds (who, like Folds, contributed to the recent William Shatner album).

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    His most evenly measured album. [20 May 2005, p.75]
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  2. Playlouder
    80
    Not only is Folds singing better than ever, and not only is his song-writing oozing confidence - but the musician in him is also at the peak of his powers; the piano playing is just mesmerising.
  3. Under The Radar
    60
    The trouble with most songs on the album, even after several listens, is you'll be hard pressed to recall the melodies. [#10, p.110]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. WillyM
    10
    Ben's best album, and that's saying a lot.
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  2. WillB
    10
    Can listen from start to finish w/o changing tracks. Much less poppy and more mature than "Rockin the Suburbs". If you love piano you will love this cd.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. [Anonymous]
    5
    Another slip towards adult contemporary for Ben Folds.
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