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The Confessions of St. Ace - John Wesley Harding
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77 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Splendid
    90
    Without a doubt the best Elvis Costello record that Costello never recorded.... wistfully irresistible pop confections filled with effervescent melodies and clever lyrical wordplay.
  2. Checkout.com
    80
    His latest release pops to life with the Beatlesque piano beat of "Humble Bee" and maintains a buoyant atmosphere throughout.
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  3. Spin Cycle
    40
    Unfortunately, Harding misses more than he hits.... musically most of the tracks sound forced and untrue.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
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  1. JeffreyH.
    10
    Catchy melodies, and rhythyms... clever, ultimately open-ended lyrics invite many listenings. Bravo!
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  2. RobbyM.
    8
    Possibly Harding's best effort yet! Full of great hooks, and wry song writing. Harding's songwrinting has matured without becoming dull or pretensious.… Expand
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  3. Maribelle
    8
    This reminds me a lot of here comes the groom and the name above the title. I am more partial to his acoustic leanings, yet the more produced sound does not detract from his witty and clever revelations-(and anywayhis eloquent lyricist's side always was my favorite slice of Wes)… Expand
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