• Record Label: EMI
  • Release Date: Jun 1, 2004
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 19
  2. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. She never finds a way to distinguish one track from the next, or from the output of just about any '90s alt-rock also-ran.
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. Jun 29, 2020
    7
    Melissa Auf der Maur, of Hole and Smashing Pumpkins fame really packs a punch with her first solo album. Though musically this record is quiteMelissa Auf der Maur, of Hole and Smashing Pumpkins fame really packs a punch with her first solo album. Though musically this record is quite strong, lyrically MAdM suffers a bit. Best tracks: Followed the Waves, Skin Receiver, Lightning is My Girl, Te GoĆ»ter (on the Canadian version). Full Review »
  2. Apr 19, 2011
    10
    all albums pwn.she is amazing
    Makes me proud to be canadian.
    i think everyone needs some melissa in there life she is probley one of they
    all albums pwn.she is amazing
    Makes me proud to be canadian.

    i think everyone needs some melissa in there life
    she is probley one of they coolest women let alone person out there.
    i hope to one day see OOOM live one day in my hometown.
    Full Review »
  3. Aug 27, 2010
    8
    Pounding modern rock airwaves, Auf der Maur's debut solo album sets the bar for a new style of alternative rock and leaves Courtney Love'sPounding modern rock airwaves, Auf der Maur's debut solo album sets the bar for a new style of alternative rock and leaves Courtney Love's solo attempt in the back of the que. Heavy but beautiful, raw but well-cooked, MAdM invites you in and you'd be a fool to miss it! Full Review »