Sweet Creep
by Jonny Fritz
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Oct 14, 2016
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Uncut
    Dec 20, 2016
    80
    This fourth album is his most satisfying yet. [Feb 2017, p.28]
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  2. American Songwriter
    Dec 20, 2016
    80
    With his latest, Jonny Fritz cements his standing as a first-rate satirist whose off-kilter sensibility expands and challenges the very boundaries of what constitutes fair game in pop songwriting.
  3. Exclaim
    Dec 20, 2016
    80
    [An] astoundingly distinctive album.
  5. AllMusic
    Dec 20, 2016
    70
    The album's deliberately murky tone (courtesy of Taylor Goldsmith and Jim James) doesn't always help, but in spite of its sometimes gimmicky tone, Sweet Creep is evidence that Jonny Fritz is a genuine talent and a first-rate songwriter, and with luck, he'll let his guard down some time and let us hear him without his persona getting in the way.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Playittig
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. A brilliant alt country performance reminiscent of the great 70’s singer songwriters such as Harry Nilsson… Full Review »
  2. Bleat0124
    Dec 23, 2016
    6
    "Gave the job making chopping onions...in the chilly dog morning."

    Lol...this album is incredibly personal and I think thats the best    "Gave the job making chopping onions...in the chilly dog morning."

    Lol...this album is incredibly personal and I think thats the best compliment you can give a musician. In term of the production, it mostly relax, very clean, very skilled.

    My only objection is its not haunting. It doesnt really tear you into pieces. Its ambitious in that it is not, which makes for an enjoyable but not daunting listen    … Full Review »
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