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  • Summary: The fourth album from Jakob Dylan & Co. includes lead single "When You're on Top" and a bonus cover of Elvis Costello's "(What's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love & Understanding." Long-time guitarist Michael Ward has left the group, leaving room for Pearl Jam's Mike McCready to provide some ofThe fourth album from Jakob Dylan & Co. includes lead single "When You're on Top" and a bonus cover of Elvis Costello's "(What's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love & Understanding." Long-time guitarist Michael Ward has left the group, leaving room for Pearl Jam's Mike McCready to provide some of the lead guitar on the album.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Recommended listening strategy: Put Time Out of Mind out of your mind, kick back, and enjoy. [8 Nov 2002, p.106]
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  2. E! Online
    83
    The sturdy jams--decorated with Moog, powerful guitars and frontman Jakob Dylan's sexy purr--pour out of the stereo and stick in your head.
  3. Launch.com
    80
    It's a strong effort, probably the kid's best thus far, and Dad should be proud.
  4. Mojo
    60
    The Wallflowers make some of the best radio-friendly hooks and melodies around. [Mar 2003, p.112]
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  5. Splendid
    60
    There's definitely nothing earth-shattering here... but there's nothing that's going to alienate the fanbase, either.
  6. Rolling Stone
    60
    A straightforward barnburner of an album.
  7. Stylus Magazine
    15
    Mediocre to its very last note, it reminds you that mediocrity is indeed far worse than simply awful.

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  1. AlexaL
    Jan 5, 2003
    10
    I love this album. I agree that this is one of the wallfolwers best albums since bringing down the horse. I love When your on top and I love this album. I agree that this is one of the wallfolwers best albums since bringing down the horse. I love When your on top and Pleasentville. I agree that this album deffently rocks!!!!!!!… Expand
  2. sarac
    Nov 6, 2002
    10
    Classic and timeless
  4. JeffM
    Dec 16, 2004
    8
    This is a great album overflowing with catchy hooks and a newfound vengefulness. Songs like When you're on Top and How good it can get This is a great album overflowing with catchy hooks and a newfound vengefulness. Songs like When you're on Top and How good it can get deserve mainstream recognition. It is too bad Interscope did not market the record properly.… Expand
  5. MackF
    Sep 13, 2005
    6
    A little above average. Always the feeling that the songs have already been heard (for example through Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers)

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