Soulbook
by Rod Stewart
  • Record Label: J
  • Release Date: Oct 26, 2009
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. AllMusic
    50
    It's all pleasing enough, flowing better than the American Songbook albums, and not feeling as karaoke as the Rock album, but it's so comfortable, so easygoing, it verges on the forgettable.
  2. The Guardian
    40
    Alas, instead of a small, tight band and a focused, driven Rod the Mod, the project creaks with over-syrupy productions and seemingly phoned-in vocals.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    There's no doubting the love in that old heart of his, but Soulbook could've cut much deeper.
  5. Boston Globe
    60
    Rod could have stepped out more energetically on this album, but his gentlemanly approach still has its merits. Plus, it’s great to hear these songs again.
  6. The New York Times
    50
    His new versions are respectful and careful, with his voice recorded in close-up. Compared to the originals, they are just about joyless.

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User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. sicrano
    Apr 26, 2020
    8
    A very great album of covers songs by Rod Stewart........... with the best being "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted".............. What theseA very great album of covers songs by Rod Stewart........... with the best being "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted".............. What these critics have against Rod Stewart beautiful work is beyond my understanding..… Full Review »
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