Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Bluesy, fragile and gorgeous.
  2. Fresh and imaginative, "Anything" is one intoxicating recording.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Makes the case for life after trip-hop. [13 Aug 2004, p.85]
  4. Quixotic was one of the best albums [in] Europe last year and Anything will be one of the best here in 2004.
  5. Blender
    80
    Her effortless cool has gained range. [Sep 2004, p.144]
  6. If it disappoints, it is largely in sounding like a fine record from six or more years ago.
  7. Urb
    70
    More distinctive than the arrangements, though, are Topley-Bird's utterly unique vocals. [Sep 2004, p.117]
  8. Of course, if you really care for Topley-Bird, you're going to want the full-length U.K. album. But if you just want a great album, Anything will not disappoint.
  9. Rolling Stone
    70
    A fantastic solo debut. [19 Aug 2004, p.120]
  10. Here we get the full range of peaks and valleys from Martina's vocals, but the songs are a bit syrupy for those prepared for the menace of Maxinquaye-era Tricky.
  11. Anything ends with all expectations met, but little else. Martina Topley-Bird has the kind of voice that deserves beautiful and strange accompaniment, and as such, most songs beg for so much more.
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. raphaelw
    Aug 11, 2004
    8
    It gets better as it goes along: 5 of the last 6 tracks are very good.