Take Me to the Land of Hell - Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
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  • Band members: Yoko Ono
  • Summary: The latest release for the widow of John Lennon/Japanese avant garde artist was produced with Sean Lennon and Yuka Honda. The album includes guest appearances from Nels Cline, Lenny Kravitz, Questlove, and Andrew Wyatt.
  • Record Label: Chimera Music
  • Genre(s): Experimental, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Experimental Rock, International
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  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
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  1. Magnet
    Sep 20, 2013
    80
    The album is singularly that of Ono's deliciously odd aesthetic. [No. 102, p.59]
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  2. The Guardian
    Sep 20, 2013
    80
    It's all made without an ounce of self-consciousness, by a woman whose philosophy is neatly summed up in the intro to Bad Dancer: "When your heart is dancing, your mind is bouncing."
  3. Clash Music
    Sep 27, 2013
    80
    Bonkers in parts it may be, but Take Me proves hugely enjoyable.
  4. Mojo
    Sep 20, 2013
    80
    Land Is Hell is alive with 21st century energy. [Oct 2013, p.96]
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  5. musicOMH.com
    Sep 23, 2013
    80
    The Land Of Hell is always interesting and always moving in many directions at once. Of the artists who can pull off that kind of randomness, Ono remains pre-eminent.
  6. All Music Guide
    Sep 23, 2013
    80
    Take Me to the Land of Hell delivers performances with the kind of weight--and lightness--that can only come from an artist entering her ninth decade.
  7. Pitchfork
    Sep 20, 2013
    70
    Like most records that lack a central stylistic thrust, Take Me to the Land of Hell often resembles a great collection of tracks instead of a coherent overall work.

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  1. jyo_tirmaya
    Oct 10, 2013
    9
    I have been following Yoko Ono's music since 1981's "Season of Glass" the quintessential Yoko Ono album made immediately after husband/ex-beatle John Lennon was shot to death mercilessly outside their apartment building. This new album has lots for her legions of fans to enjoy. "Leaving Tim" and "Chesire Cat Cry" are my favorites. It's hard to actually say "favorites" because I like the whole album. It's the voice of a woman who has seen all the bad and great things life has to offer. And that's saying a lot. Yes, despite going through so much in life and now being 80 y.o. she continues on in her hip way making cool music which is relevant and worth listening to. John would be proud and happy over this album. This world lacks style, and most people prefer listening to tacky, throw-away, meaningless artists...… Expand

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