World Without Tears - Lucinda Williams
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87 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

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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. Blender
    80
    Unlike 2001's spare Essence, this album prickles with the lyrical details that make Williams's work exceptional. [#15, p.126]
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  4. 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. [Anonymous]
    10
    the best album i've ever heard
  2. 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.
  3. JonH
    10
    another wonderful record from Lucinda.
  4. CornfieldCub
    6
    Agreed this record starts out at a comfortable pace and canter. Some how the cadence is thrown off and he road gets treacherous. One of her best efforts, yet lacks consistency from beginning to end. She needs to dance with the fella that brought her and not tease us with a dance or two with her best friend's little brother.… Expand

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