At My Age
by Nick Lowe
  • Record Label: Yep Roc
  • Release Date: Jun 26, 2007
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15

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  1. mikes.
    Jun 28, 2007
    5
    Well the new nick lowe sounds exactly like the last three albums he's released. He sounds old, so the album of the title is appropriate. An overrated album, i'm a big fan of old school nick lowe and rockpile but this album is nothing like the nick lowe we all love and adore. The main problem is that at the time of jesus of cool and his albums released early in his career is the Well the new nick lowe sounds exactly like the last three albums he's released. He sounds old, so the album of the title is appropriate. An overrated album, i'm a big fan of old school nick lowe and rockpile but this album is nothing like the nick lowe we all love and adore. The main problem is that at the time of jesus of cool and his albums released early in his career is the production. The production on those old albums were modern sounding for the time, this albums sounds as if it was recorded back in the 70's and offers nothing new to a modern listener. His songwriting is also over cynical and not as enjoyable as his old stuff. His lyrics are playful but the lyrics don't match the somber tone and "mature" sound the record.… Expand

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#40 Best Album of 2007

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Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Rolling Stone
    70
    [Lowe] keeps it terrifically mellow without getting mushy in the head.
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  2. Uncut
    80
    [It] sidles forth with an easy-going aura, belying the artistry within. [Jul 2007, p.107]
  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    Lowe pulls it all together with warmth, wit and searing emotional honesty.
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