Songs For Silverman - Ben Folds
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69 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

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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. All Music Guide
    80
    While there is a warm undercurrent of tenderness that runs through Silverman, it's never cloying or clichéd; rather, Folds can take the simplest notion, insert a gorgeous piano motif, and hit that one line in falsetto that gives you goose bumps... without breaking a sweat.
  3. 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.
  4. 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: 29 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. WillyM
    10
    Ben's best album, and that's saying a lot.
  2. HenryR
    8
    It's not as immediately engaging as most of his other works, but it's still a fine album. I agree with the general notion that this is his most "mature" work to date, but it also feels like his most subdued. Even so, by the third spin or so you'll fall in love with this album and want it in your regular rotation.… Expand
  3. RandyB
    7
    While in my opinion Folds needs to work on coming up with more cohesive directions for his voice to go, he
  4. francish
    4
    Like some sophomore from Vassar experimenting with existentialism and lesbianism Folds dabbles in Irony and chordal coloring ultimately failing to find himself in either. What we are left with is another self involved child of the west. No style & no soul.… Expand

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