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Everything to Everyone is probably Barenaked Ladies' most honest album -- always touching, but serious and completely open for the first time in their 15-year career.
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BlenderThe record feels uneven, as the oscillation between frivolous and serious makes both less convincing. [Nov 2003, p.108]
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This may be the point at which even those well-disposed to the nice and the quirky start to note diminishing returns.
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When all is said and done, Everything to Everyone manages to be good for many.
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Entertainment WeeklyIt's the earnest attempts... that linger beyond a knowing snicker. [24 Oct 2003, p.106]
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Their rhythms jump all over the place and their vocals are so determined to land that punchline that it all ends up sounding like one smarmy mess.
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A confusing listen.
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There's good music here, sure, and it's not a boring or painful listen, but nothing really stands out.
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Q MagazineThe pleasure rapidly dissipates over 17 formulaic numbers, some of which come with an accordion. [May 2004, p.98]
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The Ladies' inoffensive singalongs seem just plain tired.
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To be sure, Everything to Everyone certainly packs in the humorous moments that were largely lacking from the group's last album, 2000's Maroon. But it also shows principal songwriters Steven Page and Ed Robertson reflecting on weightier topics related to the band's double-edged popularity.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 19 out of 22
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Mixed: 1 out of 22
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Negative: 2 out of 22
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RandallR.Sep 25, 2007
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BillyHFeb 5, 2005Yall who rated it a 2/3 suck... this is an awesome band releasing an awesome cd the critics suck too...
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jenniferwJul 2, 2004These guys are the antidote for a music industry that takes themselves entirely too seriously.