Russian Doll
by Violet Indiana
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Splendid
    70
    Russian Doll is defined by beautiful tones, imprecise boundaries, world-weary subject matter and a Phil Spectorian sheen that obscures as much as it illuminates.
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    An inventive album whose impact is lessened by Guthrie's illustrious past. [Jun 2004, p.107]
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  3. AllMusic
    60
    It does seem like a step backward for them, and it doesn't help that there aren't as many memorable songs here as there are on the debut.
  5. Mojo
    60
    Quietly turn[s] into a rather good record as it goes along. [Jun 2004, p.116]
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  6. Uncut
    40
    Not that there isn't music on Russian Doll that's as lovely as any he's made, but it's brought crashing down to earth by deeply average singer Siobhan de Mare. [Jun 2004, p.86]
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  7. Under The Radar
    40
    The Cocteau Twins-lite feeling persists. [#7]
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
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  1. Anandgyan
    Sep 29, 2005
    7
    Same mold, same old. Hardly any new twist, hardly any progression, the mellow gutar cathedral with the lonely voice gasping achingly still Same mold, same old. Hardly any new twist, hardly any progression, the mellow gutar cathedral with the lonely voice gasping achingly still persists. If you could make love to the music of the Cocteau Twins, this is for pillow-talking with much smiling in the end.… Full Review »
  2. fritzs
    Dec 7, 2004
    10
    I love siobhan in violet , but life in Mono is the best .
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