Three Easy Pieces
by Buffalo Tom
  • Record Label: New West
  • Release Date: Jul 10, 2007
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24

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  1. Dylan
    Jul 11, 2007
    9
    A solid album from the first track to the last. Also a record that wears its collaborative elements on its sleeve. The ways that fame as eluded this band have been well-documented; maybe they'll finally get their chance after all these years. In any case, check out this record. Old fans will be thrilled to hear Buffalo Tom in fine form yet again, and new listeners will discover what A solid album from the first track to the last. Also a record that wears its collaborative elements on its sleeve. The ways that fame as eluded this band have been well-documented; maybe they'll finally get their chance after all these years. In any case, check out this record. Old fans will be thrilled to hear Buffalo Tom in fine form yet again, and new listeners will discover what they've been missing.… Expand
  2. DC
    Aug 5, 2007
    9
    It's great to hear an album of warm gems only Buffalo Tom seem to make. It's quite appalling that there are so few reviews of this album. Definitely one of their best, right up there with Let Me Come Over. Gotta see this set of songs live soon.
  3. CrazedW
    Aug 4, 2007
    8
    Hello old friend. To hear Buffalo Tom coming out of the speakers again is to be transported back 15 years to the time I got my first denim jacket and Let Me Come Over. As fresh as ever, Three Easy Pieces sounds like they never left and my denim jacket is still stiff and dark blue.
  4. MikeD
    Aug 9, 2007
    8
    Buffalo Tom always seemed to effortlessly write great rock songs, and this new CD is no exception. It may not be up there with their 2 best (Let Me Come Over and Sleepy Eyed) but it's a very welcome return. The title track is terrific.
  5. AidenW.
    Jul 11, 2007
    10
    This is definitely one of their best - right up there with "Sleepy Eyed" and "Let me come over" and much better than "Big Red Letter Day" and the patchy "Smitten." The guitars and drums sound crisp and the harmonies and lyrics are fanatstic.
  6. toml.
    Jul 12, 2007
    10
    Hard to beleive they sound so good after nine years. It is like they never went away.
  7. BenG
    Jul 16, 2007
    9
    I had reservations about them releasing an album after so much time away--you hate to see a band mess with their legacy by releasing half-hearted nostalgia albums--but this album is really, really good. Several of the songs are good enough to have been included on their Asides album. The highlight for me is "Bottom of the Rain." Gives me chills every time I hear the chorus.
  8. FabrizioB.
    Jul 18, 2007
    9
    Great, BT are back!
  9. RiversC
    Aug 7, 2007
    10
    Tremendous return to action for Buffalo Tom. Somehow they get back together and put out a record more complete than Bill Janovitz's solo work.
  10. dans.
    Jul 11, 2007
    9
    better than smitten!
  11. RambaldiM.
    Aug 16, 2007
    10
    I bought the new album a couple of weeks ago and it never leaves out my stereo. Great album. I'll hope to see them live somedays.

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Amazon.com
    80
    The melodies still rumble with elegance. The choruses are instantly unforgettable. And the band's original members--Maginnis, Bill Janovitz (guitar/vocals), and Chris Colbourn (bass/vocals) - remain intact and chillingly in synch.
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  2. Delusions of Adequacy
    70
    Neither too mature (i.e. boring), nor too desperately age-defying (i.e. embarrassing), Three Easy Pieces potently reenergizes older Tom trademarks as well as imprinting a few new ones.
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  3. Magnet
    80
    Don’t fetch the gurney just yet. Seems Buffalo Tom still has a few good ones left in ’em.
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