Sinematic
by Robbie Robertson
User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. Robertcormorant
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Maybe the best one of Robbie Robertson's post-The Band albums. 'Sinematic' consists of elements heard in his previous LPs as 'Storyville', 'Contact From The Underworld Of Redboy' and 'How To Become Clairvoyant' but this album is bolder and stronger while also being more personal than ever. Robbie's older voice is a great match to the songs and the backing vocalists (among them Mr. VanMaybe the best one of Robbie Robertson's post-The Band albums. 'Sinematic' consists of elements heard in his previous LPs as 'Storyville', 'Contact From The Underworld Of Redboy' and 'How To Become Clairvoyant' but this album is bolder and stronger while also being more personal than ever. Robbie's older voice is a great match to the songs and the backing vocalists (among them Mr. Van Morrison) have plenty of room to shine. Robbie's distinctive guitar playing is darker and more aggressive than in his previous album and his scarce solos serve the songs perfectly.… Expand
  2. TWDay
    Mar 26, 2023
    1
    Considering the noise other reviewers made for this record, my expectations were something along the lines of Levon Helm's "Farmer" records or Rick Danko's "Rick Danko," but other than the production quality this record is a disappointment. For me, it would be the 3rd time Robertson has demonstrated how incredible his claim to authorship of The Band's music is. This is pretty much a richConsidering the noise other reviewers made for this record, my expectations were something along the lines of Levon Helm's "Farmer" records or Rick Danko's "Rick Danko," but other than the production quality this record is a disappointment. For me, it would be the 3rd time Robertson has demonstrated how incredible his claim to authorship of The Band's music is. This is pretty much a rich kid's vanity project.… Expand

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Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Oct 3, 2019
    50
    A muddled attempt to signal contemporary relevance. [Oct 2019, p.88]
  2. Rolling Stone
    Sep 20, 2019
    70
    Robertson pops off some hot wah-wah’d leads, and you remember: this guy is one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock. Ultimately, the best moments on Sinematic are those kind. Robertson’s guitar is a voice that always rings true.
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  3. AllMusic
    Sep 20, 2019
    60
    Although Robertson's delivery often veers toward the hammy -- he relishes the B-movie gangsters on "Shanghai Blues" and hisses out “hardwired for sex” as if was a snake lying in the grass -- there are pleasures to be had in this upscale affair.
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