Blame The Vain
by Dwight Yoakam
  • Record Label: New West
  • Release Date: Jun 14, 2005
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10

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  1. JMO'Connell
    Jul 22, 2005
    9
    Dwight proves that one can exist and thrive outside of the "mainstream." His well-documented blend of 3-5 different musical styles continues to work because, simply, very few other artists do it. The man's lyrics are rarely discussed, his formulations are evocative and intelligent. Plus, he rocks. Watch out though, because you'll be grooving and then suddenly some massive steel Dwight proves that one can exist and thrive outside of the "mainstream." His well-documented blend of 3-5 different musical styles continues to work because, simply, very few other artists do it. The man's lyrics are rarely discussed, his formulations are evocative and intelligent. Plus, he rocks. Watch out though, because you'll be grooving and then suddenly some massive steel guitar will be wailing.… Expand
  2. rmsmith
    Jul 2, 2005
    9
    one of the strongest country albums of the last few years... the bakersfield sound is there, ditto the retro sound of chris isaak... the presentation of how his `woman done left him` almost sounds like he's trying to make one last communication with his fallen comrade warren zevon... highly recommended!
  3. terrig
    Sep 9, 2005
    10
    not a bad song on this album..its pure dwight
  4. ReggieD
    Sep 18, 2005
    9
    Its not just because my dad gets drunk and passes out to Dwight blaring every single night that I believe in the stern sentimentality that perseveres and flows through an album here-to-fore regarded as the Abbey Road of West Coast hillbilly entanaments
  5. NickM
    Jul 31, 2006
    9
    Wonderful CD. I don't think that it is as good as his older stuff, however it is still high quality. Dwight has gotta be one of the most under-rated artists in today's country music scene.
  6. JudyL.
    Dec 21, 2006
    10
    An excellent album by a master of the craft.

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. AllMusic
    90
    This is inspired stuff from a rebel who still has plenty to offer.
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  2. Amazon.com
    80
    While the material seems to document the end of a relationship and the hope for romantic renewal, there's a freewheeling playfulness to the arrangements.
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  3. Billboard
    90
    His most inspired effort in years.
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