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9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
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  1. BrandonS.
    Aug 9, 2002
    10
    The only risk is that we forget how brilliant Suicane Gratifaction is. This is not brilliance out of the blue, but an extraordinary continuation of his previous album's strengths. Exciting, literate rock.
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  2. JonD.
    May 9, 2002
    10
    Unique
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. ReneeE
    May 23, 2002
    9
    Yes, it's great! The AP reviewer says it's grown on him and would give it a 9 instead of a 6 now.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. FelixX.
    Jun 18, 2002
    6
    The mostly ballad, mostly acoustic album (is it mono?) has some excellent moments. Stereo? (the rocker disc right?) seems a bit bland to me. Granted I've had the album all of three days now so perhaps it's going to grow on me, but I doubt it's going to stand up to "Let it Be", "PLeased to Meet Me" or "Tim" no matter how many times I listen to it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. SueD.
    Jun 2, 2002
    10
    Honest
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. JeemMofo
    Jun 7, 2002
    10
    Amazingly fun! Gotta take the other reviewer advice and listen to it baked... great!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. Anita
    Aug 10, 2002
    10
    Great to know that someone still can rock!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. KK
    Sep 30, 2005
    9
    Excellent CD - not a huge Westerberg fan until I heard this. Fantastic throughout. AAA is an amazing tune. Demo quality = yes, better than most of the tripe out there = hell yes.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. banjobob
    May 20, 2002
    6
    For $15, I would ask an artist to provide me with more than a demo-quality CD. However, the demo has some great songs! Thanks , Paul.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. ReneeE
    May 23, 2002
    10
    Yes, it's great! The AP reviewer says it's grown on him and would give it a 9 instead of a 6 now.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. BrianM.
    May 4, 2002
    10
    Come on, y'all! This is one terrific record!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. MatthewH.
    Jul 15, 2002
    10
    This is the best album I've picked up in a long time, who cares if its demo quality, when did recording quality make a song good or bad....huh?
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. bobr
    Mar 5, 2003
    9
    A little schizo in its rocking disc vs. its mellow disc, it still all sounds like it came from a grumpy genius. Maybe it's an acquired taste. Or, maybe it's acquiring taste. But this album really grows on you. If you are a Paul fan, I think that you will agree that it is his best in a great while. If you are a new listener, it may be a little harder to get into. In a day of highly produced, hit records, it sounds really out of place. But in the tradition of "the first take is the best" these discs had few equals in 2002. Rock would be way better if more bands played what they felt. Here, they have a roadmap.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. DavidL
    Mar 7, 2003
    10
    Best Album of 2002 and most ignored album of year also. Its simplicity is its beauty. The simple, uncluttered arrangements alllow the writer, the singer and his songs to go straight to your rock and roll heart.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. SusieS.
    May 11, 2002
    10
    Super
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. RickG.
    May 13, 2002
    10
    A superb masterpiece of raw emotions & gut with no apologies! He's a freakin' musical genius & total revolutionary!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. CharlesP.
    May 14, 2002
    10
    Stereo proves he really is the best singer/songwriter of our generation. This album takes a few spins to absorb its beauty and wisdom -- and it's worth it!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. MarkR.
    Jul 31, 2002
    7
    If the eight best songs from each of the two albums were combined on one disc, it would be the record of the year...as it is, it's good to see he has put the swill of "Eventually" far behind him...
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. jj
    Oct 21, 2004
    10
    I forgot i had this great piece of art in my collection
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
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Metascore
76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Billboard
    70
    Just as the busking, basement-tapes balladry of Stereo feels wan and undercooked, the rough-and-ready rock of Mono brims with the thoughtfulness and soulful energy of Westerberg's 1993 solo debut, 14 Songs, and his ever-influential Replacements catalog.
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  2. Uncut
    80
    A record that grows on you slowly but surely. [May 2002, p.104]
  3. Ink Blot Magazine
    80
    The reason to get excited about this release, the reason to wake the kids and call the neighbors, is the second disc, Mono.
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