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Universal acclaim- based on 34 Ratings
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JoshHJul 3, 2005Mann's best work yet. It took me a few listens to realize that. She's become much more on this album and Lost In Space -- even the transcendant Bachelor No. 2 had its flaws. The lyrics on "Goodbye Caroline" might be her finest. One of the top albums of the year.
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PhilipLJun 22, 2005Complete brilliance! Aimee is such a talented and gifted song writer. Songs are full of emotions and flawless writing. She should have won the Academy Award for her work in Magnolia over Phil's Collins cartoon song ;-)
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jimmyjimonebJun 9, 2005Aimee is one of my favourite song-writer... and her latest release is a good exemple of the mastery of her art... as usual the songs of thee forgotten arms are catchy, efficient, flawless... the lyrics are maybe even better...
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AndrewNMay 27, 2005Joe Henry owns! The album flows beautifully and has a subtlety we hear far too seldom in modern recording.
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andyJun 12, 2005Brilliance.. Emotional, smart song writing. An oasis in an otherwise arid sex obsessed caravan of popular musidiots.
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PopeJohnPaulAug 17, 2005No, there are no major musical innovations here (honestly, there haven't been any since Bachelor No. 2 for Aimee), but this is still arguably the most consistent album she has released yet, and it's great to hear her sounding revitalized after the near-terminally dull Lost In Space. There is no way that wasn't a run-on sentence.
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JohnBSep 8, 2005Terrific. Benefits enormously from the new stripped-down sound (no fussy overdubs... a much leaner production) which gives it a real directness. A real relief to get away from complaint and confessional and move towards writing about third parties. Great stuff.
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PhilippeMMay 21, 2005very different yet very concistent with her previous work, especially bachelor and whatever. Loved all songs but no single one really stands out as a WOW (Exept maybe "this is how I knew this story would break my heart"). Sort of album that grows on you..... Like a good wine, u need to know about previous aimee to really appreciate it.
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ChadSSep 22, 2005
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AustinANov 17, 2005In this story of agonizing love, Aimee Mann seems to lose focus on some songs yet the great ones make the album timeless.
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AlexPJul 7, 2005
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levvyJul 8, 2005A great follow up to Lost in Space (admittedly, possibly even better than said album). Faves include King of the Jailhouse, Going Through the Motions, I Can't Get My Head Around It and Video
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TimHJan 8, 2006This album is still growing on me. Very very nice effort by Aimmee. Congrats
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JonnyLMay 23, 2005
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NoahEMay 21, 2005
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SamJMay 10, 2005Not bad, but lacks excitement of many of her earlier releases. All the songs are competent, but there really aren't any truly great ones.
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RichardBMay 15, 2005The songs seem to be simple rehashes of her earlier work. They sound watered down and not as creative. Still, they're good enough to be listened to often but maybe that's because they're new. Time will tell, but this doesn't appear to be one of Aimee's better efforts.
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MattJun 9, 2005A little uneven, but still quite worthwhile for fans and non-fans alike.
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SamDNov 28, 2005
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PaulJMay 26, 2005Can her albums get any duller? Her decline from the sublime "Whatever" to the ridiculous is now complete. How many times does she have to write and sing about the same thing? Enough is enough-only buy this album if you need help sleeping.
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And though she may be running in place lyrically, her melodies have never been keener and her vocals grow richer and more confident with each release.
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BlenderIf she doesn't follow commercial formulas, she's following creative ones, and selling herself short in the process. [Jun 2005, p.111]
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MojoAn unfussy affair. [Jun 2005, p.108]