Charmer

Aimee Mann

Charmer

Eighth album from the Richmond, Virgina rock singer-songwriter includes a duet with The Shins' James Mercer

ADM rating[?]

7.2

Label
Proper
UK Release date
17/09/2012
US Release date
18/09/2012
  1. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    Charmer is aptly titled, but instead of underlying deceit and strategy (charm’s negative traits) there is truth and integrity
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  2. 8.0 |   Independent on Sunday

    You can take it either as a recapitulation of old virtues or as the same old, same old. I prefer the former
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  3. 8.0 |   The Digital Fix

    Mann never rests on her laurels and she really sounds like she's having a blast
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  4. 8.0 |   All Music

    An immediate, engaging pop record, something that Mann has threatened to deliver for many years but has always kept in reserve
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  5. 8.0 |   Uncut

    Sharply rendered songs of regret and rebuke piped forth by her dolefully elegant voice. Print edition only

  6. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    The music on Charmer could be classified as pop psychedelica (think of The Beatles circa 1965 with modern synths and production)
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  7. 8.0 |   Blurt

    So once again, we have a very good recording from a very talented singer, songwriter, and performer. All the songs from Charmer fit snugly into the shuffle of her Aimee Mann's career
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  8. 7.8 |   Paste Magazine

    It’s downright charming
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  9. 7.5 |   A.V. Club

    If Mann continues to hold back a little, it’s only because she’s keenly aware of how other people overreach and embarrass themselves. That’s not Mann
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  10. 7.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    For all of the down and doubtful lyrics on Charmer, Mann has never sounded like more of a natural
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  11. 6.0 |   musicOMH

    There is some magic to Mann’s music and it’s often hard to define. Charmer is charming, even if it is sometimes difficult to explain why
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  12. 6.0 |   Q

    Pure pop for sophisticated, snarky people. Print edition only

  13. 5.0 |   No Ripcord

    The hard-core Aimee Mann fans will find a lot to like in Charmer
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