- Record Label: Team Love / Rough Trade
- Release Date: Jan 24, 2006
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings
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Positive: 43 out of 58
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Mixed: 8 out of 58
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Negative: 7 out of 58
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OliverKApr 12, 2006A classic
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BruceRNov 1, 2006Jenny and the Twins in harmony heaven. If this isn't a contender for Record of the Year, demand a recount. Sublime!
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LeahCJan 25, 2006Go buy this album right now....Go on GO!
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DavidHJan 26, 2006excellent!
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MatthewCJan 27, 2006Just a terrific album all around, with the only possible misstep being the cover version of "Handle With Care" (why?). Beautiful harmonies from the Watson twins, gorgeous production, smart songwriting. More consistent than any of Rilo Kiley's albums in my opinion and Jenny Lewis' voice on top of it all.
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saddyboyJan 24, 2006one of the best of 2006 so far!!
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GarretOJan 27, 2006A classic of the stone cold variety.
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kendallhFeb 25, 2006This album has been the only thing to touch my CD player since January 24. Incredible.
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BlairSMay 24, 2006Wow, Rilo Kiley is amazing, and sprung from that, an amazing solo record from Jenny Lewis. She has an amazing voice, and a very unique style. Love it.
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acmMar 15, 2006
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[Anonymous]Jan 25, 2006Beautiful harmonies. Some great songwriting.
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WhitneyRFeb 3, 2006Jim J: You shut your mouth about Jenny Lewis! She is an angel! And has the voice of one. I love her.
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davemApr 5, 2006a fabulous debut that demonstates a rare vocal talent.
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LatishaBFeb 2, 2006This cd is almost perfect, I think it's Jenny Lewis at her purest, as raw as emotionally possible. Her songwriting just gets better and better, and she out does herself in this album with sheer honesty and wit. It's absolutely lovely.
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MichaelWJan 25, 2006Love the CD. Love Rilo Kiley. Love Jenny.
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RobertSJan 25, 2006Wonderful voice; poignant songs with intelligent lyrics
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margovJan 25, 2006amazing
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mattaJan 25, 2006This is gorgeous stuff. The lyrics falter every once in a while, but for the most part, this is a great record, the best released in January thus far (although Catpower and The Kooks are right up there).
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MattJan 31, 2006Expands on the alt-country side of Rilo Kiley very nicely. Great idea for a solo project.
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ChrisDMar 12, 2006
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RobCJul 19, 2006This must be one of the bests in this year. Just 10 tracks, 10 good songs.
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ChrisFFeb 27, 2007Really good, yes not happy songs but there's enough plastic ,smiley make beleive out there.
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LHMDec 20, 2006"oh good, another hipster who thinks she's a cowgirl." How ironic that the most arrogant and elitist statement in all these comments should come from someone who ISN'T a hipster. So only people who grew up poor in rural Wyoming can make country music, now? Jesus.
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SeanLFeb 4, 2006I love Jenny Lewis, but the writing on this albulm didn't really do her justice. Don't get me wrong though, it's a great albulm and definately worth picking up.
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JeremyFJun 24, 2007
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RobertAFeb 15, 2006I have to say I really enjoy this album. Most of the songs are beautifully written and performed. Very original lyrics. Jenny Lewis is one talented lady. I actually would give this album an 8.3. It has variety and a tranquil heart. I really enjoy it. Good Day!
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MikeKApr 24, 2006To mike: Yes they do. I'm a 26 year old man and find the album quite enjoyable. Tell me, what are you listening to?
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JohnDec 19, 2006Good job dodging Mike K's question, mike. I take it you're a troll, then?
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RJayJan 25, 2006I love her voice and, of course, her look. The songs are, however way too hit & miss. Can't give the album on the whole better than a 7. "one of the best of 2006 so far!!" - saddy boy Talk about faint praise, it's Jan 24th! lol
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KevinDJan 30, 2006Jenny Lewis provides "like butter" vocals, and the Watson twins harmonize beautifully. Several tracks stand-out, epecially "The Big Guns", but there is nothing otherwise particularly remarkable about the album.
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JasonSMar 24, 2006Pleasant and mellow with some clever lyrics.
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Feb 2, 2012It's a bit left of the middle, but there is no getting away from the fact that this is a folky record. It takes happy go lucky story telling folk and turns it on it's side. Conor Oberst collaborates on the cover of Handle With Care, and Jenny Lewis comes from a similar school of song writing. If you like him, you'll like this record. It's no classic or must have, but it is worth a listen.
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kanielJan 20, 2007The music is well put together and the lyrics are very meaningful, but it is almost too depressing for my taste.
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AaronQApr 28, 2006I wanted to like this so much more than I did. Totally nice, pretty songs... but also quite boring. "The Big Guns" easily the standout track.
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AndyAug 16, 2006Some good lyrics but a bit too country-western for my tastes.
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KatherineBFeb 15, 2006
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AllanFFeb 9, 2006
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mikehMar 13, 2006for someone with real talent, listen to the new Neko Case. Bunch of hype as usual over here.
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RickyNFeb 7, 2006I guess by angel you mean a skinny Linda Ronstadt. This album's alright, but nothing special.
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JimJJan 26, 2006oh good, another hipster who thinks she's a cowgirl.
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JohnEFeb 10, 2006Clearly resting on her laurels, this album is being kept afloat by a lot of fluff production and star cameos.
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johnnyaJan 21, 2007want to listen to average American lack-of-self knowledge with a facade purely ripped from an arbitrarily alien culture? have a listen!
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mikeApr 18, 2006does anyone listen to this overhyped garbage other than 13 year old femaile hipsters/scenesters?
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Awards & Rankings
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UncutA dozen remarkable tracks. [Feb 2006, p.78]
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BillboardShe is grappling with issues of faith, but she is charmingly skeptical. [28 Jan 2006]
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You know it's special from the first bars.