The Other Side of Desire
by Rickie Lee Jones
Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. Uncut
    Jul 1, 2015
    90
    It's not only Jones' most absorbing album since 1997's beats-drenched Ghostyhead, but a record that crowns her career, not as an end but as a culmination. [Jul 2015, p.85]
    All this publication's reviews
  2. Mojo
    Jul 6, 2015
    80
    There are some beauties here. [Aug 2015, p.91]
    All this publication's reviews
  3. Q Magazine
    Jul 1, 2015
    80
    Each of these fine songs could be sung by a blowsy, bruised Blanch DeBois. [Aug 2015, p.109]
    All this publication's reviews
  5. Record Collector
    Jul 1, 2015
    80
    Rising above the occasion, Rickie is still getting up close and personal with the listener.
  6. The Guardian
    Jul 1, 2015
    80
    The real fruits of that 10-year break are reserved for songs in which the city’s bohemianism and spirituality mesh with hers--and there are some real delights among them.
  7. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jul 1, 2015
    80
    Songs maintain a facade of well-mannered, old-fashioned structures (waltz times and Fats Domino-style “swamp pop” piano bass) that gradually reveal murkier interiors restlessly inhabited by Jones’s unique, meandering ghost-child of a voice.

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. CmdrR
    Aug 2, 2015
    8
    There are not many artists who span five decades, and far fewer who are still finding new places to go... that are worth the journey. TheThere are not many artists who span five decades, and far fewer who are still finding new places to go... that are worth the journey. The Other Side of Desire is an eclectic mix that mostly joins Jones's best albums. There are one or two head-scratchers. But, if the inclusion of 'Valtz De Mon Pere (Lovers' Oath)' mystifies, 'Jimmy Choos' and 'Blinded by the Hunt' hit the sweet spot. RLJ is a genre unto herself, intersecting perhaps with Steely Dan, but not "like" anyone or anything else... just comfort food for the ears.… Full Review »
  2. Karene
    Aug 2, 2015
    10
    Rickie Lee Jones has given the world a hauntingly sensual new album. It has all the wonderful tones of her previous work. I am thrilled withRickie Lee Jones has given the world a hauntingly sensual new album. It has all the wonderful tones of her previous work. I am thrilled with her expressive highs and lows. I love it!… Full Review »
See all user reviews »