• Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Dec 8, 2017
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Q Magazine
    Dec 20, 2017
    60
    Curious rather than essential. [Feb 2018, p.112]
  2. Dec 11, 2017
    60
    For the most part, though, these spare reworkings are dramatic and wonderfully arranged. The highlight is Abbey Lincoln’s The World Is Falling Down, a bewitching snapshot of society in meltdown. For the most part, though, these spare reworkings are dramatic and wonderfully arranged. The highlight is Abbey Lincoln’s The World Is Falling Down, a bewitching snapshot of society in meltdown.
  3. Dec 7, 2017
    60
    The tone is consistently one of hope, if James intended it to act as a balm to soothe any of the problems of the world, he’s certainly succeeded.
  4. Dec 7, 2017
    60
    Ultimately, Tribute to 2 is uneven and fuzzy. When it works, it's lovely; when it doesn't, it's a head-scratcher. This is for fans only.
User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Dec 30, 2017
    9
    This is such a Jim James-y album. Many songs have the vibe of a Pennywise-like serial killer in a David Lynch film (and I mean that in theThis is such a Jim James-y album. Many songs have the vibe of a Pennywise-like serial killer in a David Lynch film (and I mean that in the most positive way), while others are simply pleasant, like his "Lucky Man" cover. I'm a big fan of the Jim James quirk, so if you are one of those people, I feel confident that you will enjoy this. If you are more on the fence about him, you may want to preview the song list before downloading. Full Review »