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World Without Tears - Lucinda Williams
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87 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

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  • Summary: Recorded live in studio with her band and co-produced by Mark Howard, 'World Without Tears' marks the follow-up to Williams' acclaimed 2001 release 'Essence.'

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Mojo
    100
    It is all heart, it is truth and it is beautiful. [Jun 2003, p.94]
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  2. Uncut
    100
    It's the most extraordinary smorgasbord of styles, moods, modes, a far more daring, jolting record than 2001's Essence. [Album of the Month, May 2003, p.88]
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  3. Neumu.net
    60
    She remains utterly, excessively self-involved.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. BrianK
    10
    her best? it's a toss up between Car Wheels on a Gravel Road and this album. She is truly an amazing performer and songwriter.
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  2. [Anonymous]
    10
    the best album i've ever heard
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  3. T.David
    5
    Some of the songs show off her brilliance, especially 'Righteously' and the title cut. But others, especially the twang-rappers, give you a 'what was she thinking?' feeling.… Expand
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