The Little Willies - The Little Willies
Metascore
70 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Mojo
    80
    Mostly loose and warm more than heart-stopping. [Apr 2006, p.104]
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  2. All Music Guide
    80
    Maybe this isn't a major record, but it's thoroughly likeable record that doesn't lose its charm on repeated plays.
  3. The Guardian
    80
    As low-key as it is engaging.
  4. E! Online
    75
    [A] low-key album.
  5. Uncut
    70
    From start to finish it's an anti-diva joy. [Apr 2006, p.110]
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  6. Rolling Stone
    70
    Their debut has the same easy charm and command of pre-rock pop as Jones' albums, only with less depth and more pedal steel.
  7. Slant Magazine
    70
    There will no doubt be finer country albums released this year, but there may not be one as irresistible as this one.
  8. Billboard
    70
    In the studio, Jones and musical friends... distill the fun, down-to-earth spirit of their live shows. [11 Mar 2006]
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  9. Blender
    60
    [Has] a relaxed good humor and a genuine feel for the pulse of Western swing. [Apr 2006, p.114]
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  10. Q Magazine
    60
    Pleasant but unremarkable. [Apr 2006, p.116]
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  11. NOW Magazine
    60
    The professionalism behind these country-lite treatments keeps the band from sounding as relaxed and spontaneous as they apparently do live.
  12. PopMatters
    60
    Overall, what I hear on this record is a bunch of good musicians all collectively holding themselves back, nobody wanting to screw up the sweet deal that is a Norah Jones affiliation with too much daring or grandstanding.
  13. The New York Times
    50
    "The Little Willies" is several notches above a living-room jam. It is rehearsed, flowing, expertly produced. But it is still an album that has been hanging around the house all day in its sweatpants. [6 Mar 2006]
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  14. musicOMH.com
    40
    For all their individual talents and collective intentions, The Little Willies just don't measure up to the greats they invoke.

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User Score
7.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. RandallA
    4
    Thought I would love Nora Jones sing anything, but couldn't get into this one.
  2. PineappleWater
    9
    Lots of fun and soul with expert vocals and music; can't ask for more.
  3. walterl
    8
    Great vocals with light, loose and fun musicianship.
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