Lynn Teeter Flower
by Maria Taylor
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. AllMusic
    80
    Throughout, a cutback on shimmery electronic effects results in a lived-in sound; there's a shabby chic-ness to these songs, and also a believability.
  2. The Boston Phoenix
    75
    Lynn Teeter Flower... delivers on the promise of 11:11.
  3. Alternative Press
    70
    Lynn Teeter Flower finds Taylor shaving away some of the layers from her solo debut 11:11 for more subtle ornamentation and experimentation. [Apr 2007, p.182]
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  5. Uncut
    70
    A winning hybrid of indie neuroses and Brill Building craft, precision and intimacy. [Apr 2007, p.120]
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  6. Spin
    70
    Her vocals are both pitch-perfect and emotionally resonant. [Apr 2007, p.96]
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  7. Under The Radar
    70
    With more listens, the textured dynamics of Lynn become more apparent; what becomes equally apparent, however, is the lack of dynamism in Taylor's voice. [#17, p.93]
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  8. The A.V. Club
    67
    Taylor sounds too much like thousands of other winsome distaff troubadours.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. HaraldurG
    Apr 14, 2007
    8
    I had never heard of this girl!...I was shopping in Waterloo Records in Austin, Texas when I heard her album, they were playing it in the I had never heard of this girl!...I was shopping in Waterloo Records in Austin, Texas when I heard her album, they were playing it in the store and I had only heard one song when I thought I just had to buy this album! This is a wonderful album!… Full Review »
  2. MattD.
    Mar 16, 2007
    9
    Um, what is NOW Magazine talking about? If you can't be fair, don't review the CD. This CD is lighter on the electronics than 11:11 Um, what is NOW Magazine talking about? If you can't be fair, don't review the CD. This CD is lighter on the electronics than 11:11 is, but that works in its favor, because it doesn't overwhelm her folk, pop, and blues stylings. And her voice sounds as seductive as ever.… Full Review »
  3. jw
    Feb 3, 2008
    9
    (8.5) High points include "Good Start," "Smile and Wave," and the inexplicable but excellent "Irish Goodbye." But the absolute show-stopper (8.5) High points include "Good Start," "Smile and Wave," and the inexplicable but excellent "Irish Goodbye." But the absolute show-stopper is the unadorned "Clean Getaway," one of my favorite songs of the year.… Full Review »
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