- Record Label: Warner Brothers
- Release Date: Oct 8, 2002
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 24 out of 30
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Mixed: 2 out of 30
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Negative: 4 out of 30
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Feb 6, 2011Took me about 2 or 3 listens...but I thoroughly enjoy the musicianship and connection of the songs. A lyrical and musical journey. No hits stand out, but as a whole is complete.
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DSmithFeb 28, 2007
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BrandonSJun 9, 2006Fantastic album. I've never been more baffled by many people's distaste for this one. After the awful "Echo," I was worried that Petty had lost it. Instead, he returned in top form.
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PaulHJul 3, 2005I'm a big Petty fan, but I have to admit that I just hate this album, it's easily his worst. the title song may be one of the worst songs I've ever heard in my entire life. the only song i did like is "dreamville" and i'd recommend getting that one off of itunes or something.
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CMoneyMar 15, 2005Very Interesting album, simple lyrics yes, to the point yes, petty voice older fading? yes. Despite all this, a very refreshing album with petty playing too more piano sounds than he has before. Songs are very strong and have alot of feeling behind them. Terrific album
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DebraSDec 9, 2002The Tom Petty that we all know and love, still sounds as great as ever, just keeps getting better everytime, he is the best and the best is yet to come.
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JorgeBDec 3, 2002Excellent lyrics...Tom still has something to say that matters...the music is solid, the album, one of his best.
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gregfNov 26, 2002I saw Tom and bought his album. He still has it. I would recommend this album to any one who still has the balls to be a rebel
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jessicapNov 18, 2002this is a true work of art. very well put together. staying true to petty style there is no selling out. keep on rocking tom!!!
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GeorgHOct 21, 2002Unfortunately there's no development in his music, but it's still nice to listen to. But I prefer the 70ies and 80ies releases.
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CliffSOct 15, 2002No matter what some critics say: This album is great! It takes a little bit of getting used to but if you listen more than once to it you´ll just have to love it! Have Love, Will Travel and Can´t Stop the Sun are two of the best songs Petty ever recorded.
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timsOct 13, 2002this is an awesome cd - tom petty is king and all the heads of major corporations and such, know all his lyrics are the truth off this new album.
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AndreOct 9, 2002There is nothing wrong with this album. Classic Petty!!! The DVD that comes with it is great
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nancyrocOct 6, 2002This may be considered his masterpiece by some - for me? It simply rocks. If you are a fan of Petty, this album will be a refreshing change from the Echo and Wildflowers years. Much more upbeat and playful in this theme album, and the guitar work is its' usual spectacular!
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Awards & Rankings
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Petty's thesis is strong, but his argument falters too often.
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MojoTaken all together these songs pack a powerful punch and make for a much better record than we might have expected. [Dec 2002, p.108]
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When it's good, it's really good.