Back Numbers
by Britta Phillips and Dean Wareham
  • Record Label: Rounder
  • Release Date: Feb 27, 2007
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Uncut
    60
    The key moments are covers. [May 2007, p.104]
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  2. Q Magazine
    60
    It sounds twee and, in parts it is, but it's leavened by their unrelenting world-weariness. [May 2007, p.123]
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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. christopherf
    Mar 23, 2007
    9
    Subtle and compelling melodies flawlessly played. Britta is also far easier to listen to than Dean. This album melts in your ears, not on the Subtle and compelling melodies flawlessly played. Britta is also far easier to listen to than Dean. This album melts in your ears, not on the cd rack.… Full Review »
  2. JeffB
    Mar 21, 2007
    8
    I'm a huge fan of anything Dean Wareham, but I have to say this album doesn't seem to have the depth as others. I miss being lost I'm a huge fan of anything Dean Wareham, but I have to say this album doesn't seem to have the depth as others. I miss being lost in Luna's dreamy-then-manic guitars, and the sultriness of L'Avventura. That said, I still give it an 8/10 and I'll listen over and over.… Full Review »
  3. ThomasB
    Mar 20, 2007
    6
    If anyone ever sleepwalked through a career in music, it's Dean Wareham. His somnambulist tunes -- from Galaxie 500 through Luna and now If anyone ever sleepwalked through a career in music, it's Dean Wareham. His somnambulist tunes -- from Galaxie 500 through Luna and now Dean & Britta with his wife -- pass like ephemeral dreams. They're highly enjoyable in the moment but, like most dreams, are quickly forgotten in the cold light of morning. "Back Numbers" is unfailingly pleasant, but I'll be darned if I can remember a single hook, lyric or melody even after multiple listenings.… Full Review »
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