The Fine Art of Self-Destruction - Jesse Malin
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84 out of 100

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7.7 out of 10

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  • Summary: Frontman of New York-based glam-rockers D Generation throughtout the 1990s, singer-songwriter Jesse Malin enlisted pal Ryan Adams to produce and play on this solo debut, which quickly garnered plaudits from the UK music press upon its fall 2002 release.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Uncut
    100
    The Fine Art of Self Destruction is one of those amazing records that appear seemingly out of nowhere... that within a couple of plays sound already like something you've been listening to for years. [Album of the Month, Dec 2002, p.128]
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  2. All Music Guide
    80
    An impressive look at Malin's musical maturation.
  3. Mojo
    80
    Malin and Adams have managed to create a record whose fearless classicism is all part of the point. [Dec 2002, p.114]
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  4. Alternative Press
    60
    Sounds like a good Wallflowers record. [Mar 2003, p.98]
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  1. ReggieE
    9
    I know, I know the voice ain't too pretty but neither is life. The songs grow on you though and Ryan Adams' production is top-notched. This will be THE sleeper album of the year.… Expand
  2. OrlaM
    9
    Absolutley fantastic! I first heard about Jesse at a Ryan Adams Gig in the Olympia Theatre, Dublin last November and was more that impressed with his lyrics & singing. We are big fans now, more recently saw Jesse in the "Village", Dublin in March! He was amazing playing acoustic last November, but even more so with his band! Congratulations on a great CD, roll on the next concert! Thanks for the music, Orla. xx ( I reserved the 10/10 vote for Ryan Adams, but Jesse is a close 9!)… Expand

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