• 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. 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.
  2. Q Magazine
    Dec 20, 2017
    60
    Curious rather than essential. [Feb 2018, p.112]
  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 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.
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 »