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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

  • Summary: Dedicated to the late Vic Chesnutt, Mr. M is the latest album from the alt-country group led by Kurt Wagner and was recorded in Mark Never's studio.
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  • Record Label: Merge
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Country-Rock, Chamber Pop
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Feb 21, 2012
    91
    Mostly, Mr. M is exemplary Lambchop because its so unmistakably Wagner's vision.
  2. Feb 21, 2012
    83
    It's to Lambchop's credit that their music avoids comfortable resolutions. Instead, it hangs there, no moral, no judgment.
  3. Feb 10, 2012
    80
    Dedicated to friend and colleague Vic Chesnutt, Lambchop's 11th album is as refined and dignified as the top-hat-wearing gentleman depicted on the cover.
  4. Feb 16, 2012
    80
    Wagner's conflicting emotions are reflected in his band's fluid, conversational playing: restless yet sedate, wistful yet furious, the sound is still on the surface but teeming beneath.
  5. Mar 26, 2012
    80
    While Mr. M consists of 11 allegedly different songs, the album has the unified feel of a single multi-movement suite.
  6. Feb 23, 2012
    70
    It's another contradiction, a subtle genre-jumper but a cohesive whole.
  7. Feb 15, 2012
    50
    Mr M is an honest but tough old ride.

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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. Apr 26, 2012
    7
    The album "Mr.M" Lambchop - is a CD on which has been shown toned, swinging folk songs. The very first "film" song - "If Not I'll Die" allowsThe album "Mr.M" Lambchop - is a CD on which has been shown toned, swinging folk songs. The very first "film" song - "If Not I'll Die" allows the listener to immerse himself in the mood. Although the compositions such as "Kind Of" or "Nice Without Mercy" are a lethargic, signature songs - but also it's worth listening an alternative "Gone Tomorrow" - where band experiment with lots of instruments and light-hearted "The Good Life (Is Wasted)" where expressive vocals're especially memorable. Expand