Mystery Glue
by Graham Parker & the Rumour
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
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  1. American Songwriter
    May 20, 2015
    50
    While it doesn’t come close to their best work, there is enough spunk and pluck on Mystery Glue to provide the Parker faithful with confidence that better work remains in him.
  2. Record Collector
    May 26, 2015
    40
    The problems start with the songwriting. There isn’t a song that would have made it onto Howling Wind or Stick To Me, and it takes until track 10, Fast Crowd, to locate a decent hook.

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  1. Mark-in-Midtown
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    At the age of 64, Graham Parker has done it again. "Mystery Glue" is an excellent album. Infectious, hook-laden songs from beginning to endAt the age of 64, Graham Parker has done it again. "Mystery Glue" is an excellent album. Infectious, hook-laden songs from beginning to end that are skillfully sung and incorporate a variety of genres in a seamless way. Graham Parker is both among the most consistently great artists there has ever been over a career that spans many different decades, as well as probably being the artist most deserving of commercial success who has never quite attained it. Strictly from an artistic standpoint, Graham Parker is arguably worthy of being mentioned alongside those such as Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Ray Davies, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams and just about anybody else who comes to mind when discussing the all-time great song-writers in terms of both the tunes and lyrics that accompany them. Unfortunately, so few know that. As with the excellent "Three Chords Good" album which was released in 2012, The Rumour are back again on the new album, and they provide subtle yet perfect support, on a qualitative level that probably only The Band could have surpassed, and only a few other backing bands could match.… Full Review »
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