The Confessions of St. Ace
by John Wesley Harding
User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5

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  1. JoshB.
    Apr 23, 2001
    7
    Same songs live were much more enticing--studio and these arrangements don't capture the charm.
  2. RobbyM.
    Aug 23, 2001
    8
    Possibly Harding's best effort yet! Full of great hooks, and wry song writing. Harding's songwrinting has matured without becoming dull or pretensious.
  3. Maribelle
    Oct 26, 2001
    8
    This reminds me a lot of here comes the groom and the name above the title. I am more partial to his acoustic leanings, yet the more produced sound does not detract from his witty and clever revelations-(and anywayhis eloquent lyricist's side always was my favorite slice of Wes)
  4. JeffreyH.
    Nov 28, 2001
    10
    Catchy melodies, and rhythyms... clever, ultimately open-ended lyrics invite many listenings. Bravo!

Awards & Rankings

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#54 Best Album of 2000
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#78 Most Discussed Album of 2000

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Sonicnet
    70
    Harding has streamlined his lyrics and placed them in taut, soulful settings à la John Hiatt...
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  2. Splendid
    90
    Without a doubt the best Elvis Costello record that Costello never recorded.... wistfully irresistible pop confections filled with effervescent melodies and clever lyrical wordplay.
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  3. Spin Cycle
    40
    Unfortunately, Harding misses more than he hits.... musically most of the tracks sound forced and untrue.
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