Calling the World
by Rooney
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Jul 17, 2007
User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18

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  1. JoseG.
    Oct 18, 2007
    1
    Ick.
  2. Kait
    Sep 14, 2007
    10
    The first will always be better but Calling the World is growing on me. Rooney is just...fantastic.
  3. ChrisW.
    Aug 27, 2007
    9
    A highly addictive album. At my first listen, I wasn't that impressed, but give it a couple of spins and now I can't stop. There are many catchy songs that won't let you feel all cheesed out in the end. Many of these songs could get radio play, but are edgy enough that they won't sound like Coldplay or Train. this album is good... it's just the right length to A highly addictive album. At my first listen, I wasn't that impressed, but give it a couple of spins and now I can't stop. There are many catchy songs that won't let you feel all cheesed out in the end. Many of these songs could get radio play, but are edgy enough that they won't sound like Coldplay or Train. this album is good... it's just the right length to leave you satisfied, but wanting a little bit more.… Collapse
  4. othos
    Jul 29, 2007
    7
    Like the debut, CALLING THE WORLD is catchy as hell, but Schwartzman's lyrics straddle a very fine line between romantic and insipid. You would think that Francis Ford Coppola's nephew would have a bit more literacy in his genes.
  5. Ellen
    Jul 23, 2007
    6
    The album is enjoyable but I feel like it's kind of a step down from there first album. Rooney kinda lost some of their edge with this one. A little less witty, a little more desperate.
  6. NeilS
    Jul 20, 2007
    8
    Its a little different from the debut, but I think its just as good. Calling the world could be my favorite pop record of the year.
  7. LeifS.
    Jul 19, 2007
    7
    Album was decent, I felt as if their debut cd was better. I would still recommend purchasing this album.
  8. neilp
    Jul 19, 2007
    10
    very fun album
  9. Scott
    Jul 19, 2007
    6
    Well, they certainly have a love of classic rock.
  10. JaredC.
    Jul 18, 2007
    1
    Bad lyrics, bad singing, but good beat.

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Billboard
    60
    There aren't enough original ideas here to know if Rooney can shine as a relevant, modern rock band.
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  2. AllMusic
    70
    Calling the World might not be radically inventive, but its solid songcraft and playful shout-outs to rock history are a lot of fun.
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  3. Paste Magazine
    60
    Things get slightly clunky when the tempo slows and they stretch for drama, but there’s a growing self-awareness here that keeps Rooney within its comfort zone, which, refreshingly, is comforting more often than not.
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