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Cradlesong
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73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

  • Summary: The second solo album for the former Matchbox Twenty singer was produced with Matt Serletic.

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Her Diamonds
Oh what the hell she says I just can't win for losing And she lays back down Man there's so many times I don't know what I'm doin' Like I don't know... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Rolling Stone
    80
    There is plenty of unexpected texture to keep your ears engaged.
  2. Billboard
    80
    Thomas returns with a soaring collection of infectious pop songs that are destined for heavy rotation in 2009 and beyond.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    75
    Thomas presides over a sleekly produced, constantly undulating mixture of sounds that seems designed to appeal to all of the people all of the time.
  4. Boston Globe
    70
    The Matchbox Twenty frontman’s second solo album showcases all of his admirable middle-of-the-road gifts and offers a glimpse of the possibilities when he explores the more extreme edges.
  5. AllMusic
    70
    This dogged sense of purpose does result in a tighter, better record than Something to Be and even it's not a lot of fun, it's not meant to be: it's big music about big issues, even inflating personal issues to the universal.
  6. The New York Times
    60
    Cradlesong, his second persistently polite, numbingly polished solo album.
  7. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    One doesn't look to the Matchbox Twenty frontman for musical daredevilry, but his second solo disc falls too often into the mom-rock safety net.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. CarolB.
    Jul 15, 2009
    10
    I am really loving this album. Many songs have a strong 80's vibe. The songs are diverse and interesting with great melodies and I am really loving this album. Many songs have a strong 80's vibe. The songs are diverse and interesting with great melodies and meaningful lyrics. Love Wonderful, Still Ain't Over You, Give Me The Meltdown, Getting Late. Almost every song. Not feeling Real World 09, but the rest are "wonderful" songs.… Expand
  2. CeeJ
    Jul 6, 2009
    10
    A very strong album. Love It!
  4. RichieF.
    Jul 2, 2009
    10
    Words cannot describe how much of a masterpiece this album is! His debut was excellent, but this is phenomenal! So far, it is one of the best Words cannot describe how much of a masterpiece this album is! His debut was excellent, but this is phenomenal! So far, it is one of the best albums of 2009 I believe! I highly recommend this album to basically anyone. My personal top 5 include (in order) include: "Mockingbird," "Give Me the Meltdown," "Cradlesong," "Someday," and "Hard On You." Also, "Her Diamonds" is one of the most beautiful odes to a sick wife. All I can say is well done Rob Thomas, the emotional and musical beauty and perfection of this album is outstanding!… Expand
  5. JessS
    Jul 9, 2009
    10
    Strong throughout. Great lyrics and melodies. A major improvement from Something To Be.
  6. NickK
    Aug 1, 2009
    9
    I don't understand how this album got such a low user score. Each song is unique and awesome.
  7. jsaf7
    Mar 6, 2011
    9
    Awesome album, definitely Rob Thomas's most varied work yet. There's a hell of a lot of substance on this album, much more than what you'dAwesome album, definitely Rob Thomas's most varied work yet. There's a hell of a lot of substance on this album, much more than what you'd expect from a mainstream alternative/pop/rock album. My favorites are "Fire on the Mountain", "Natural" and "Wonderful", but all the songs are great.… Expand
  8. josepha
    Jul 4, 2009
    7
    This is a solid record with no real misses.

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