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Lost In Space
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 32 Ratings

  • Summary: This self-released effort for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter (and former Til Tuesday frontwoman) is her first release since the twin 2000 critical successes of 'Bachelor No. 2' and the soundtrack to "Magnolia."

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Today's The Day
Better pack your bags and run Or stay until the job is done Or maybe you can sit and hope That providence will fray the rope And sink like a stone Or... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. E! Online
    83
    Mann's cranky muse is consistently compelling, showcasing both her wry lyrics and terrific melodies.
  2. The A.V. Club
    80
    The brevity and bleak emotional terrain of the 10-song Lost In Space seem designed to deflate the high expectations greeting it, but Mann remains a perfectionist throughout: Not a note or word is wasted throughout its nearly 40 minutes.
  3. Uncut
    80
    Textured and complex. [Oct 2002, p.108]
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  4. Pitchfork
    76
    Lost in Space leaves you feeling that she's already covered this terrain.
  5. PopMatters
    70
    Despite its inherently adult contemporary inclinations, Lost in Space does feature some of the great songwriting we've come to expect from Mann, and her songs are, in all reality, still pretty wounded and fractured.
  6. Village Voice
    70
    Lost in Space finds Mann in a rut, albeit one with clear sightlines on relationship stasis, occupational drift, and the balm of (unspecified) addictions.
  7. Rolling Stone
    40
    The tempos and melodies drag throughout; it's as though we've heard Mann sing these songs before, only here her understated passion comes off more like overstated indifference.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. JButler
    Sep 2, 2002
    10
    the theme of dissecting the past lamentations of surburbia, after the fifities is being ignored as a subtext in this CD. The illustrations the theme of dissecting the past lamentations of surburbia, after the fifities is being ignored as a subtext in this CD. The illustrations which come with the CD are worth the price alone...as usual the songs are genius.… Expand
  2. SteveW.
    Aug 22, 2002
    10
    Sensually-textured sounds create a moody ambiance that alternatively soars and dips low over a river in turmoil seeking its prey.
  4. AllanF
    Feb 22, 2006
    10
    This is honestly one of the only albums I'd ever rent a 10. The emotion she puts into this album is amazing. It's a dark, sad and This is honestly one of the only albums I'd ever rent a 10. The emotion she puts into this album is amazing. It's a dark, sad and bleak look into depression and addiction, but during the whole way you feel like she's right there next to you, and making something beautiful out of it.… Expand
  5. RobertS.
    Sep 10, 2002
    10
    Fantastic in its songwriting, wonderful in its musical direction, and with that beyond beautiful voice, should be rated # 1 everywhere.
  6. francines
    Oct 27, 2004
    10
    I think this cd is beautiful. With thought provoking lyrics and meleodies that melt your soul. The combination is just amazing.
  7. ElizabethD
    Jan 25, 2005
    10
    I think this album is probably the best album I've ever heard. Aimee Mann is my favorite singer/songwriter for a reason, and that is I think this album is probably the best album I've ever heard. Aimee Mann is my favorite singer/songwriter for a reason, and that is that she is able to write beautiful, thought-provoking songs, with great lyrics and a melodic line. In my opinion she is a true musical genius.… Expand
  8. levvy
    Jul 8, 2005
    8
    Good album but it's no Bachelor No. 2.

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#53 Most Discussed Album of 2002
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#76 Most Shared Album of 2002

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