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- Summary: 21-year-old Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche returns with his second U.S. release.
- Record Label: Astralwerks
- Genre(s): Indie, Pop, Adult Alternative, Singer-Songwriter
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 12 out of 16
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Mixed: 4 out of 16
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Negative: 0 out of 16
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UrbLerche has a pop manual the size of the OED, and he's not the least bit bashful about using it. [Apr 2004, p.86]
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Entertainment WeeklyA breezy, unexpectedly enchanting CD. [12 Mar 2004, p.112]
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PlanetThe sophomore-slump-beating Two Way Monologue showcases Lerche's expanding sensibility for songwriting, even if it sacrifices some of the passion of his debut. [#6, p.86]
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If the listener isn't eventually caught in swoons, at the least he will respect the degree of Lerche's refined artifice.
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The first thing that really jumps out at you about Two Way Monologue is that it lacks its predecessor's exuberant, puddle-jumping panache. But when you stop and look at things closely, you realize that the progressions Lerche has made on the songwriting front more than atone for any zeal he's trimmed off the back end.
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He ends up sounding like a confused Billy Joel.
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Most of the tracks here fit into various categories of coffee table mood music; Lerche has a great knack for melodies, but seemingly not much of an idea what to do with them once hes got them all lined up.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 10 out of 10
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Mixed: 0 out of 10
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Negative: 0 out of 10
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NealLJun 21, 2006
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RyanCJun 16, 2005Seriously, check this album out if you don't have it. Sondre is an incredibly talented musician and singer. Favorite album of the year by far!
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FråBeeeergen!Beeergenebyen!Apr 14, 2004Stå på, Sondre! Du e best! Brann e laget og byen e Bergen i vest!
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multe4Aug 24, 2005
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MinelBMar 20, 2004
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RussellP.Mar 30, 2005
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JyotirmayaDAug 2, 2006There are few good songs here. I saw him perform most of this album live and it sounded much better live!?
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