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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After being thoroughly disappointed with Rilo Kiley's last album I approached this with some trepidation. Thankfully this turned out to be a good listen - not immediate but a definite 'grower' after a few plays. Songs such as 'Pretty Bird' and 'Godspeed' are gorgeous, for example. I've even grown to quite like Elvis Costello's contribution to 'Carpetbaggers' which at first struck me as rough and too raw. Now I think I think it fits the song. All in all, worth a listen. Jenny Lewis is a talented writer and singer - one wonders why she needs Rilo any more as this is far superior. I do agree with the reviewer about the cover - it is shockingly bad considering the quality of the contents. No stars for that!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I must admit that the first album passed me by as did Rilo Kiley, so I guess I'm not really speaking as a Jenny expert here. But I really recommend this album to anyone looking for an album with a soul, what I mean by that is that when you listen to this it's hard to feel alone as it's as if Jenny's voice is in the room with you. The way she sings is so passionate, making it easy to get caught up in the stories she's telling, which are great by the way and have kept me coming back for more. To be honest I don't buy many cds anymore and only got this on a whim, but i'm really pleased with it and think its great value for money as it's full of hits and the sort of album you'll revisit in years to come. The only thing I don't like is the song with Elvis Costello on it as I don't like his voice, but if you're cool with him it's all good!
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
On first listen this is pretty good. Better than her last album or any of the Rilo Kiley albums.Very mature with lots of interesting arrangements and instrumentation. So 4 stars for the album.
However, I wouldn't usually review an album on the strength of one listen, but what I really want to do is warn prospective purchasers that this comes in a card sleeve.Something Amazon's description fails to mention. And it's not even a good card sleeve. In fact I've got cd singles with more and better packaging than this. Frankly, for nine quid this is abominable.I would only knowingly have bought this if there was no alternative.My advice to anyone wanting to buy this album is to first see if you can get it in a proper cd case.And if you're a fan of Jenny Lewis I'd certainly recommend this.
However, I wouldn't usually review an album on the strength of one listen, but what I really want to do is warn prospective purchasers that this comes in a card sleeve.Something Amazon's description fails to mention. And it's not even a good card sleeve. In fact I've got cd singles with more and better packaging than this. Frankly, for nine quid this is abominable.I would only knowingly have bought this if there was no alternative.My advice to anyone wanting to buy this album is to first see if you can get it in a proper cd case.And if you're a fan of Jenny Lewis I'd certainly recommend this.
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Jenny Lewis does it again
Why this album wasn't a best seller is beyond me, it is another top-quality release by one of the most under-rated singers in the world. Highly recommended
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Wesley H. Winegarden
Excellent Album
Bought it purely because I heard the title track as the close-out tune on CSI Miami. Loved it so was compelled to get the album. Glad I did.
Published on 15 Sep 2009 by BOB
Great album, poor edition
The CD comes in a cheap paper case, a few photos inside (none of jenny, and that's a turnoff) and no lyrics. I think amazon should have at least mentioned that. Read more
Published on 22 July 2009 by Andrea Mondello
Good in places, three stars are probably a little too harsh
Though better than her previous effort (Rabbit Fur Coat) this is still not quite what I'd class a great album. Read more
Published on 29 May 2009 by A. Macfarlane
as good as her last
I really enjoyed this, have just really discovered jenny lewis but i like her voice and her music is excellent. really like next messiah but all the tracks work well. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2009 by lovemurakami
Not as good as the last
"Not what the last album was"
I've waited a while to review this album, in the hope that it would be a real grower. Read more
I've waited a while to review this album, in the hope that it would be a real grower. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2008 by C. Tinker
"That difficult second album" syndrome strikes
Jenny Lewis deserves credit for trying to not just replicate "Rabbit Fur Coat" and as other reviewers have noted this is rockier in its overall outlook. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2008 by Humphrey Plugg
This Time It's Personal (4.5 Stars)
Jenny Lewis the front woman of the amazing Rilo Kiley now and then ventures off out on her own and crafts beautiful projects like her solo debut "Rabbit Fur Coat" which she,along... Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2008 by Phill
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