White Lilies Island - Natalie Imbruglia
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54 out of 100

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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Summary: Natalie Imbruglia's second album is a follow-up to her 1998 international hit debut, 'Left Of The Middle.' Ian Stanley and Pascal Gabriel are among the producers working on this disc.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. All Music Guide
    80
    One can sense that she has complete control, lyrically and musically.
  2. Mojo
    60
    The actual tunes may not be particularly strong, but crucially, at the centre of it all Natalie croons and sighs with all the clear-eyed moonfaced sweetness of Juliette Binoche baking cakes. [Dec 2001, p.116]
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  3. CultureDose.net
    50
    Not everything about Imbruglia’s second album is as bad as most critics would like to make it.
  4. Village Voice
    30
    There's an overwhelming tinny ring that starts on the second track, "Beauty on the Fire," and ends with the last track--it's this young possum's voice.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. MichaelL.
    10
    Simply amazing. This is an album that grows on you. The critics obviously were quick to write Natalie off as a one hit wonder and did not listen to this disk properly. Criminally underrated. Beauty On The Fire is one of the finest songs ever made. Period.… Expand
  2. BenK
    8
    Not as poor as critics will have you believe. There are a few songs that lack depth, but others ("Sunlight" being my favorite) that have an awful lot to offer. The sound is a nice balance between slick, layered production and Natalie's beautiful voice. Definitely satisfies when you're in the mood for some lighter pop.… Expand
  3. BrianN.
    7
    huge letdown from her unbelievable debut.
  4. daved
    2
    Pathetic follow up. Not one catchy tune there. Really flat pop. Forgettable.

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