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Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings
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Positive: 23 out of 24
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Mixed: 0 out of 24
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Negative: 1 out of 24
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AdamXAug 7, 2004one of the best things ever
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AndreaZJun 21, 2004Wonderful catchy power pop!
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JohnHJul 5, 2004Indie pop hasn't been this good in a very long time.
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CurranFJul 5, 2004Excellent solo debut for Carl Newman. Ridiculously catchy power pop that sparkles with clever lyrics and subtle instrumentation.
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LawrencePrasadAug 1, 2004Agree with Brad M.
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MarisaGSep 2, 2004I get distracted listening to the 60's and 70's influences on this album...but then I relax and realize they all come together into something original and incredibly enjoyable. Good stuff.
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markfJul 10, 2004Maybe I should accept that AC is the greatest thing since sliced bread. He is damned fine, but there's something about his easy-come-style that leaves him a little before the best out there. If you love him, God bless you.
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MarcJul 8, 2004Expectors of the New Pornographers' wall of sound and constant zest maybe a bit dissappointed. Still the album is loaded with more hooks than a bait shop.
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loripAug 13, 2004i never even heard of this guy and what drawn me to pick up this cd was that cat nose on the CD cover and when i listened to it i fell in love with it....i think it's a great album....i happen to love it very much.....he's great...thanks lori
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JavinHSep 20, 2004
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DavidJul 10, 2005
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BradM.Jul 16, 2004
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Awards & Rankings
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A uniformly appealing summertime sleeper that mostly eschews wall-of-sound blowouts for a sound just as rich and rewarding.
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Carl Newman deserves every last bit of praise thrown his way. In a better world, he would be our Elton, our Todd, our McCartney, and Slow Wonder would be on everyone's iPod, rotating on M2 hourly, and his name would be on the lips of everyone from aged Royalty to teen-aged girls.
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Alternative PressWithout the usual suspects, The Slow Wonder just seems like a well-produced demo of songs he's readying for Electric Version's follow-up. [Aug 2004, p.116]