Dedicated to Bobby Jameson
by Ariel Pink
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. The Guardian
    Sep 14, 2017
    60
    There are some excellent--even tender--moments here but, as per, only true fans will be able to overlook Pink’s exasperating lack of focus.
  2. Q Magazine
    Sep 14, 2017
    60
    Confusion's left in its wake, of course, but such is the price of the peaks. [Oct 2017, p.100]
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  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Sep 14, 2017
    60
    There are hooks, and as usual Pink has an uncanny ability to worm his 80s-worshipping melodies and one-liners into your head whether you want them there or not, but the grand effect of Dedicated to Bobby Jameson is that of a restless mind finally beginning to slow down, settling into its patterns rather than excitedly seeking new ones, and struggling with one of the most unavoidable, stinging realities of being alive: disappointment.

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 44
  3. Negative: 3 out of 44
  1. DavidWasHere
    Sep 22, 2017
    8
    It's an Ariel Pink record, that's for sure!

    That might come off as a bit condescending, but it's not. Ariel Pink is one of the most unique    It's an Ariel Pink record, that's for sure!

    That might come off as a bit condescending, but it's not. Ariel Pink is one of the most unique artists working today, especially when you compare his work to other retro acts that try to ape older sounds without finding an identity all their own. It's a strange and surreal landscape of psychedelic haze and Ariel belting out whatever comes to his head, and he does so by crafting catchy and smooth pop tunes along the way. It doesn't have the wow factor because this album is similar to his other releases, especially after signing to 4AD, but still there is a unique charm with his blend of psychedelic rock, synthpop, soft rock, disco, and Zappa-meets-Velvet Undergound experimental rock, his sound is just so hard not to hate. Plus with great standouts like his collab with Dam-Funk Acting, the dreamy Feels Like Heaven, the title cut, I Wanna Be Young, Bubblegum Dream, and Dreamdate Narcissist, this is yet another fantastic release from Ariel! A bit formulaic with his other stuff, but with a formula this good, who can argue?    … Full Review »
  2. thelittlecoon
    Sep 15, 2017
    10
    This album is a masterpiece and filled with some of Ariel Pink's best work yet. I am in awe of his songwriting and production and he continuesThis album is a masterpiece and filled with some of Ariel Pink's best work yet. I am in awe of his songwriting and production and he continues to bring it on every song on the LP. My favorite album of the year hands down.

    Favorite Tracks: Feels Like Heaven, Dedicated to Bobby Jameson, Time to Live, Another Weekend, Kitchen Witch, Do Yourself a Favor    … Full Review »
  3. aguasalex
    Sep 20, 2017
    8
    This album walks a fine line between absurdity and cohesiveness; then I realized, why not both? The songwriting is highly introspective thatThis album walks a fine line between absurdity and cohesiveness; then I realized, why not both? The songwriting is highly introspective that tends to warm the soul and this is especially true when Ariel Pink experiments with the production. If you enjoy Bowie's early work, you may have strong tendencies to associate distinctive similarities between the two. All credit to the artist!… Full Review »
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