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Songs From An American Movie, Vol. 2: Good Time For A Bad Attitude
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

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I don't want to be a loser, no, I don't want to be an almost was I don't want to be a white trash working class chump I don't want to be a loser... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Everclear's real secret is their wry humor... [11/24/2000, p.82]
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  2. Dot Music
    80
    'Vol. One' might have opened the band up to a wider audience but 'Vol. Two' is a far better reflection of what Everclear are all about.
  3. CDNow
    80
    Sharper, edgier, and more twisted than its predecessor, Vol. Two is like a throwback to Everclear's early days, before So Much for the Afterglow launched the Portland trio into the arena rock stratosphere.
  4. The A.V. Club
    70
    Bad Attitude is aided immeasurably by its oil-slick choruses and Alexakis' suitably bombastic production. It may lack the vivid, slice-of-life evocativeness of 1995's outstanding Sparkle And Fade, but the album's catchiness is a decent consolation prize.
  5. Rolling Stone
    70
    Everclear's Art Alexakis might have stretched himself way too thin by dividing his concept album into two different records, but his songwriting gifts remain as sharp as ever.... "When It All Goes Wrong Again," "Slide" and "Misery Whip" are the standouts here, venting everyday domestic frustrations with enough melodic and lyrical grace to turn these frustrations into good, painful jokes.
  6. Q Magazine
    60
    Vol. Two will please Everclear's long-term fans with a return to their harder roots.
  7. Spin
    10
    Apparently, this American movie is the story of the predatory woman who comes to your house, whaps the crap out of you, and makes you play the same song over and over again. [2/2001, p.107]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. [Anonymous]
    Sep 21, 2001
    10
    Everclear Rocks Forever!!!!
  2. KristinM.
    Sep 27, 2001
    10
    I love this album. Vol. I and Vol. II def. tell a story together, and the band hasn't lost thier touch in thier music writting!
  4. bradyw.
    Feb 29, 2004
    10
    I think that vol.2 was the best cd ever! everclear rocks!
  5. melaniej
    Jan 6, 2003
    9
    great mind numbing album. ...just wish it was a little longer
  6. JesusW
    Aug 3, 2005
    8
    This CD is about on the same level as Vol. 1, but it includes my favourite Everclear track.
  7. SimonR.
    Sep 29, 2001
    8
    As a recent convert to Everclear via the excellent Vol 1, I was a little nervous about what lay in store afterwards. However, I needn't As a recent convert to Everclear via the excellent Vol 1, I was a little nervous about what lay in store afterwards. However, I needn't have worried as although this is a lot harder and faster than Vol 1, there are still plenty of melodic tunes and great riffs to keep a vol 1 addict entertained. The superb "Song from an American Movie part 2" is a fitting climax to a great follow-up and truly kicks ass.… Expand
  8. j30
    Feb 1, 2012
    3
    Exverclear was my favorite band growing up, but since So Much For The Afterglow their lyrics and music have changed dramatically. My hopes forExverclear was my favorite band growing up, but since So Much For The Afterglow their lyrics and music have changed dramatically. My hopes for a Everclear "return to form" were quickly diminished in this heap of turd.… Collapse

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