Suit Yourself
by Shelby Lynne
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: May 24, 2005
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. AllMusic
    90
    This is her finest moment yet.
  2. musicOMH.com
    90
    There's no reason why this can't nestle snugly alongside Norah Jones in record collections around the world, and it certainly deserves to.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    A whispery, unrefined set of back-porch rhythm & blues. [27 May 2005, p.139]
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  5. Blender
    80
    The best thing she's done since winning the Grammy. [Jun 2005, p.110]
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  6. Uncut
    80
    A real treat. [Jul 2005, p.92]
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  7. Mojo
    70
    Mostly, Suit Yourself matches its predecessor's brilliance. [Jul 2005, p.100]
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  8. Q Magazine
    70
    Far less commercial, but also far richer. [Aug 2005, p.129]
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  9. Splendid
    70
    The impromptu feel is often charming and sometimes campy, but always sincere.
  10. Rolling Stone
    60
    More of a mood piece than a collection of commercial hooks.
  11. The New York Times
    50
    With a little folk-rock and a little Memphis soul, the cozy arrangements are supposed to play down her craftsmanship and bring a listener closer. But that only happens in the best songs. [12 Jun 2005]
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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. NovellaC
    Sep 1, 2005
    10
    you go girl, Suiting yourself sure suits you!
  2. jorginej
    Jul 5, 2005
    10
    everything Shelby does is super fine. if you listen to everything she has ever done, you can't say one is better then the other because everything Shelby does is super fine. if you listen to everything she has ever done, you can't say one is better then the other because Shelby is a brave performer , singer, songwriter. She doesn't sing herself into a corner to fulfill some obligation for marketing purposes..I think the main ingredient from the beginning of Shelby's career is her ability to be true to who she is and by doing that every thing she does touches you in some way.… Full Review »
  3. MarkB
    Jun 15, 2005
    7
    Very good album. Would have given a higher rating if her eariy recordings, where she exposed the full range of her quite dynamic voice, did Very good album. Would have given a higher rating if her eariy recordings, where she exposed the full range of her quite dynamic voice, did not exist. While her soft singing is exquisite, you can't help but wish she'd really cut loose every now and again. The closest she comes is on I Cry Every Day, and while it's exhilirating, it's also just a tease.… Full Review »
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