West - Lucinda Williams
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69 out of 100

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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

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  • Summary: The singer-songwriter co-produced her eighth album with veteran Hal Willner. The Jayhawks' Gary Louris is among the musicians lending a hand.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 28
  3. Negative: 3 out of 28
  1. The Guardian
    100
    What makes Williams such an important country artist, besides the excellent songwriting and that sultry, scarred southern voice, is her skill at stretching the genre's boundaries while mining its essence.
  2. Mojo
    80
    Most [tracks] are brilliant. [Apr 2007, p.97]
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  3. Uncut
    60
    An album of sometimes stark simplicity, West is in many places rather drab and charmless. [Mar 2007, p.72]
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  4. cokemachineglow
    37
    Coming from an unknown artist, West would be disappointing if it was anything at all; coming from Williams, it’s entirely abysmal.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 41
  3. Negative: 3 out of 41
  1. JaniceC.
    10
    This CD is ahead of its time; it has legs and you know it.
  2. Darnell
    8
    Lucinda is tortured, but quite thoughtful here. A little forced on some lyrics and music, but generally easy to overlook the shortcomings with the highs here. She is touching many nerves most wouldn't dare and has put forth her petitions towards healing. Not a classic, but give it time.… Expand
  3. Mikemusicguy
    7
    Remember the most depressing Neil Young album you ever heard? Well Lucinda goes beyond it. I like it, I respect it,its real good in a Lenny Cohen kind of way( most cuts) but can't see myself playing it much except when I want to be bummed out or am already there. She's your cup of tea . I wish she'd switch it up a little. Surely shes happy about something ???… Expand
  4. KateiR
    4
    Disappointing. I realize it's hard to live up to an album like Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, but I can't believe it's even the same artist. Car Wheels had this incredible, raw, honest, real feel to it. West just lacks it.… Expand

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