Subtitulo
by Josh Rouse
  • Record Label: Nettwerk
  • Release Date: Mar 21, 2006
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    [Rouse] adds some new elements to his breezy brand of hipster soft rock. [24 Mar 2006, p.70]
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  2. AllMusic
    80
    Rouse sounds perfectly at ease, as if he were just playing for fun with no tapes rolling.
  3. Paste Magazine
    80
    Subtitulo seems slight at first listen, but the songs eventually marry, suggesting the progression from a dead end to a new start. [Apr/May 2006, p.103]
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  5. Mojo
    80
    Josh conjures a light, affectless mood which quietly promises happiness without ever sliding into schmaltz. [May 2006, p.100]
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  6. The A.V. Club
    75
    Some of Subtítulo's 10 tracks float from relaxed to unengaging, and the brief run time makes it feel even more like a transitional album, but the best songs make up for the drift.
  7. NOW Magazine
    70
    With Subtitulo, Josh Rouse may just prove to be the missing link between Jack Johnson and Conor Oberst.
  8. ShakingThrough.net
    68
    Subtitulo certainly appears to be an accurate representation of where Josh Rouse is in his life: comfortable, confident, and beneath-the-radar contented. Good for him; bad for fans of Josh Rouse albums brimming over with great hooks.
  9. E! Online
    67
    Subtítulo... is not without its charms, but it borders on easy listening at times.
  10. Q Magazine
    60
    A move to [Spain] has imbued Rouse's songs with sunshine. [May 2006, p.130]
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  11. Tiny Mix Tapes
    60
    A subdued effort.
  12. Delusions of Adequacy
    50
    Packing both studio polish and meandering melodies makes for a largely safe yet inconvenient marriage.
  13. Uncut
    40
    Connoisseurs of 1972 will be forced to conclude the poor boy's got sunstroke. [May 2006, p.119]
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  14. Pitchfork
    37
    At only 33 minutes, Subtítulo doesn't leave Rouse, longtime producer Brad Jones, and their small band much time to recover from such miscues.

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. SarahB
    Jun 20, 2006
    8
    I really enjoy this album. Every year I have a few albums that become my summertime music; smooth, light, well written, sunny music. So I really enjoy this album. Every year I have a few albums that become my summertime music; smooth, light, well written, sunny music. So it's fitting that he includes the song "summertime" on this album! Written in Spain, this album is laced with the laid back feel Spain is all about. Get this album for car rides and beach time.… Full Review »
  2. Cables
    Apr 18, 2006
    7
    What's with all the knocks on 1972? That was by far his best work and in my opinion one of the most overlooked albums of the last 10 What's with all the knocks on 1972? That was by far his best work and in my opinion one of the most overlooked albums of the last 10 years. Anywho, this album is better than Nashville, but nowhere near the consistency or brilliance of 1972.… Full Review »
  3. BrandonH
    Apr 15, 2006
    9
    Maybe it's because I haven't listened to much of Rouse's previous work, but I seem to enjoy Subtítulo more than most Maybe it's because I haven't listened to much of Rouse's previous work, but I seem to enjoy Subtítulo more than most people. It's warm and soft-spoken and an absolute joy to listen to when you're feeling good about things.… Full Review »
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