Waiting In Vain
by James Jackson Toth
  • Record Label: Rykodisc
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2008
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Alternative Press
    90
    James Jackson Toth's solo debut has the depth, energy and character of a great comedy. [Sep 2008, p.151]
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  2. Hartford Courant
    80
    Calling on producer Steve Fisk, current Wilco guitarist Nels Cline, and members of Vetiver and Evangelista, Toth conjures a down-home vibe that sinks in slowly but surely.
  3. Mojo
    80
    Waiting in Vain mines a harmony-rich seam of sticky-fingered country rock and blue sky FM pop. [Oct 2008, p.109]
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  5. Uncut
    80
    Toth's chimeric qualities are still evident. [Oct 2008, p.113]
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  6. Tiny Mix Tapes
    70
    Waiting in Vain captures the modest landscape of America’s backroads and countrysides.

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