EP
by Beth Ditto
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Mar 4, 2011
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Apr 8, 2011
    100
    Four hypnotic, Madge-tinged dance tracks. [1 Apr 2011, p.77]
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  2. Sputnikmusic
    Jan 6, 2012
    90
    For its obvious melodic strengths, though, EP is a tease, slowly removing one layer at a time until its heart is revealed.
  3. No Ripcord
    Mar 31, 2011
    80
    As a bite-sized musical excursion, the stylish electro house of Ditto's solo debut is likely to leave many disco doyens wanting more.
  5. NOW Magazine
    Mar 31, 2011
    80
    Lyrically Ditto is in top form, striking a sage tone to dish out relationship advice (I Wrote The Book), console a friend (Do You Need Someone) and reprimand an ex-lover (Open Heart Surgery).
  6. Slant Magazine
    Mar 31, 2011
    70
    She is near pitch-perfect with every turn, and seems to relish the opportunity to flex her vocal cords in this electronic environment.
  7. The Boston Phoenix
    Mar 31, 2011
    63
    It's all well and good, but this experiment works best when Ditto showcases her snarly pipes, as on the break-up-themed cruncher "Open Heart Surgery." Otherwise, she's just awash in layers of electronica that dilute her Southern bite.
  8. The Independent (UK)
    Mar 31, 2011
    60
    Though inspired by Grace Jones's new-wave disco torch-songs, the results are markedly dissimilar.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. KevLonelyHeart
    Mar 5, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. F***ing perfect EP.
    Beth Ditto is a perfect artist, her voice is so... awmmmm ♥
    Each track is better than the other, really an impeccable job of an impeccable artist!
    I'm in love with this EP!    … Full Review »
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