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by Gary Jules
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. PopMatters
    90
    The album fully delivers on the crackling promise of "Mad World" with an accomplished set of hard-won folk-rock.
  2. AllMusic
    90
    Gracious and redemptive, it is a rapt, quiescent masterwork.
  3. Uncut
    80
    Gorgeously warm, forlorn and wounded. [Mar 2004, p.95]
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  5. Mojo
    70
    This is an album of winsome alt country charm, like a pleasant cousin of Ryan Adams. [Feb 2004, p.98]
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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Afrosamari5
    Apr 5, 2021
    0
    Just not good. Quite contrived and boringnfor the most part. And bland on top of that.
  2. EricC
    Mar 20, 2007
    9
    If you're looking for more of Mad World-type bleakness, you'll be disapointed. Otherwise, this is great cd that anyone who If you're looking for more of Mad World-type bleakness, you'll be disapointed. Otherwise, this is great cd that anyone who considers themselves a Cat Stevens or Dylan fan should seek out. There's a reason he's so popular across the Atlantic.… Full Review »
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