The Little Willies
by The Little Willies
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. NOW Magazine
    60
    The professionalism behind these country-lite treatments keeps the band from sounding as relaxed and spontaneous as they apparently do live.
  2. musicOMH.com
    40
    For all their individual talents and collective intentions, The Little Willies just don't measure up to the greats they invoke.
  3. 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.
  5. 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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  6. Q Magazine
    60
    Pleasant but unremarkable. [Apr 2006, p.116]
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  7. 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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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. RandallA
    Jun 16, 2006
    4
    Thought I would love Nora Jones sing anything, but couldn't get into this one.
  2. PineappleWater
    Mar 29, 2006
    9
    Lots of fun and soul with expert vocals and music; can't ask for more.
  3. walterl
    Mar 15, 2006
    8
    Great vocals with light, loose and fun musicianship.
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