The Other Side of Desire
by Rickie Lee Jones
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
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  1. CmdrR
    Aug 2, 2015
    8
    There are not many artists who span five decades, and far fewer who are still finding new places to go... that are worth the journey. The Other Side of Desire is an eclectic mix that mostly joins Jones's best albums. There are one or two head-scratchers. But, if the inclusion of 'Valtz De Mon Pere (Lovers' Oath)' mystifies, 'Jimmy Choos' and 'Blinded by the Hunt' hit the sweet spot. RLJ isThere are not many artists who span five decades, and far fewer who are still finding new places to go... that are worth the journey. The Other Side of Desire is an eclectic mix that mostly joins Jones's best albums. There are one or two head-scratchers. But, if the inclusion of 'Valtz De Mon Pere (Lovers' Oath)' mystifies, 'Jimmy Choos' and 'Blinded by the Hunt' hit the sweet spot. RLJ is a genre unto herself, intersecting perhaps with Steely Dan, but not "like" anyone or anything else... just comfort food for the ears.… Expand
  2. Karene
    Aug 2, 2015
    10
    Rickie Lee Jones has given the world a hauntingly sensual new album. It has all the wonderful tones of her previous work. I am thrilled with her expressive highs and lows. I love it!

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Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Mojo
    Jul 6, 2015
    80
    There are some beauties here. [Aug 2015, p.91]
  2. Q Magazine
    Jul 1, 2015
    80
    Each of these fine songs could be sung by a blowsy, bruised Blanch DeBois. [Aug 2015, p.109]
  3. Uncut
    Jul 1, 2015
    90
    It's not only Jones' most absorbing album since 1997's beats-drenched Ghostyhead, but a record that crowns her career, not as an end but as a culmination. [Jul 2015, p.85]
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