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Not that Rebel, Sweetheart offers anything all that different from previous Wallflowers albums -- they just do what they do better than they have before.
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Merely highlights all the weak spots, like the lifeless voice, generic MOR melodies and the highly noticeable lack of Jakob being Bob.
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Entertainment WeeklyA slickly produced, radio-friendly collection of almost love songs with downbeat lyrics and upbeat guitar riffs. [27 May 2005, p.136]
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Los Angeles TimesDylan's images are sharper than ever and his vision more focused. [22 May 2005]
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Rebel, Sweetheart is ample testament that the Wallflowers know the roots of rock, and they're not necessarily interested in tampering with a good formula -- popularity be damned
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Dylan sings these adult tales of disillusionment and perseverance with the gritty timbre of a young Warren Zevon.
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An immaculately crafted, every-note-in-place recording that is as confidently executed as it is formulaically inoffensive.
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UncutAccomplished but seldom inspired. [Aug 2005, p.106]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 20 out of 23
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Mixed: 1 out of 23
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Negative: 2 out of 23
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bdeanDec 9, 2005Jakob Dylan is not Bob Dylan. Well, duh- get over it. This album is amazing.
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BrianTAug 24, 2005
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lisaaJul 9, 2005