Anywhere I Lay My Head
by Scarlett Johansson
  • Record Label: Atco
  • Release Date: May 20, 2008
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
  1. Dusted Magazine
    30
    Anywhere I Lay My Head falters on Johansson’s vocals, or lack of a distinctive voice.
  2. NOW Magazine
    20
    Sitek attempts to do Johansson (and us) a favour by burying her monotonous voice deep in the mix, but unfortunately, the musical support isn’t interesting enough to carry the album. Skip it.

Awards & Rankings

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#68 Most Discussed Album of 2008
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#61 Most Shared Album of 2008

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User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 57
  3. Negative: 15 out of 57
  1. abpplanetearth
    Sep 23, 2015
    9
    I had never heard Scarlett sing before. I'm not a huge Tom Waits fan, but find his stuff to be at least interesting most of the time (this isI had never heard Scarlett sing before. I'm not a huge Tom Waits fan, but find his stuff to be at least interesting most of the time (this is almost an entire Tom Waits cover album). I found this album to be very soothing, relaxing, and eerie. Scarlett's voice fits the mood of the album very well. Thumbs up!… Full Review »
  2. ernis_v
    May 4, 2012
    10
    I know most critics aren't fond of this record, but for some reason, this is my favorite album of all times. There's something special aboutI know most critics aren't fond of this record, but for some reason, this is my favorite album of all times. There's something special about every song, and the feeling that I can relate to every bit is incredibly huge.… Full Review »
  3. DejanS.
    Aug 20, 2008
    8
    Mix of Nico and Sonic Youth. Amazing! Perfect 4 lazy evening.
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