Under The Covers Vol. 1
by Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs
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7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9

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  1. STalbot
    May 4, 2006
    0
    I'm not being hyperbolic here: This is easily one of the worst albums I've ever heard, full of overdone songs, pointlessly and poorly covered. It's certainly one of the most self indulgent as these are basically note for note covers of well known songs by well known artists - only they're vastly inferior to the originals and with overly-polished sounding production. I'm not being hyperbolic here: This is easily one of the worst albums I've ever heard, full of overdone songs, pointlessly and poorly covered. It's certainly one of the most self indulgent as these are basically note for note covers of well known songs by well known artists - only they're vastly inferior to the originals and with overly-polished sounding production. Hoff's voice sounds particularly weak in comparison to Linda Ronstadt's when covering Different Drum.… Expand

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. PopMatters
    70
    Under the Covers may not deliver any jarring surprises, but it’s a loving tribute to 15 unimpeachable songs, narrated by two skilled and knowledgeable tour guides.
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  2. Uncut
    80
    What elevates Under The Covers above mimicry is the poignancy of the performances from all concerned. [May 2006, p.124]
  3. AllMusic
    60
    The affection that Sweet, Hoffs and company display for this music is the reason to hear this record: they're having such a good time playing their favorite songs, it's hard not to smile along as well.
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