Who Killed Amanda Palmer - Amanda Palmer
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78 out of 100

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9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

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  • Summary: The debut album for the Dresdan Dolls singer was produced with Ben Folds.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. musicOMH.com
    90
    The album's not for everyone, but if her sound is to your taste, then it will prove a rewarding, delectable, necessary thing: one of this year's most consistently interesting albums.
  2. The Guardian
    80
    Like strong coffee, it's not for everyone - this is an album that follows Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'What's the Use of Wond'rin' with a distressingly jaunty teen's-eye tale of abortion and Britpop--but it packs a mighty punch.
  3. Alternative Press
    80
    This disc is more fun than leafing through a schizophrenic's case history and twice as loud--and this reviwer can't wait for the sequel. [Oct 2008, p.158]
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  4. Under The Radar
    60
    Without Viglione as a foil, the songs on Palmer's solo debut seem to have lost some delicacy and character. [Fall 2008, p.78]
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  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
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  1. Stéphanie
    10
    Incredible album once you get into it. Love Amanda, love the Dresden Dolls.
  2. HankL
    10
    Absolutely stunning. Haven't felt this way since I first heard Devil Doll.
  3. QueueThree
    10
    Amanda Palmer has to be one of the best lyricists of this recent century. I'd rate this ten even if it didn't have any music, it was just a recorded poetry reading. The outstandingly spectacular music only serves to top off this amazing offering.… Expand
  4. stardust
    10
    This is an incredible album. Amanda Palmer delivers again, and her songs pack as much punch as they do on the Dresden Dolls albums. The songwriting is pure genius...you get unexpected, hook laden melodies, crashing piano, subtle emotional ballads and black humor. Lyrically, Palmer presents us with an honesty that is almost heartbreaking and sometimes cruelly sarcastic. All in all, you will not walk away from this album disappointed or unmoved.… Expand

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