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Q MagazineNapolitano's lyrics exemplify the "perfect turn of word" for which she praises Bryan Ferry in a tribute song called Roxy. [Jan 2002, p.98]
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Uncut[A] moody, edgy album. [Mar 2002, p.104]
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MagnetThe magic is still there. [#53, p.73]
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Though it's no "Bloodletting," it does make for a satisfying reminder of that masterpiece.
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Entertainment WeeklyOffers too much mid-tempo moodiness, too little seminal fury. [8 Feb 2002, p.77]
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The band's playing is mellow and freer than their tenser past outings, and frontwoman Johnette Napolitano's voice remains pleasantly husky. But some of the band's beautifully gritty venom is missing.
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And if the new material never quite achieves Cohesive Statement status, it is a grand, welcome survey of the schizophrenic ingredients that make these three musicians such a compelling animal.
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Alternative PressThough there's little here to entice newcomers, fans should rejoice. [Mar 2002, p.77]
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There's little here that rises above the prosaic.
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The group's familiar sound returns intact, but the songs just aren't there; most of them fade into a distressing mid-tempo mush while plodding through the paces at half speed.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 6 out of 10
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Negative: 4 out of 10
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EricKJan 11, 2007Great introspective album for people who grew up listening to Concrete Blonde.
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jyotirmayadFeb 24, 2006Well done -- captures gothic moods with the janis joplin-like intensity of Napolitano's vocals.
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TinaC.Apr 4, 2002