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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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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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The Digital Fix
Mann never rests on her laurels and she really sounds like she's having a blast
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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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Uncut
Sharply rendered songs of regret and rebuke piped forth by her dolefully elegant voice. Print edition only
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Pop Matters
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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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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Paste Magazine
It’s downright charming
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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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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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music OMH
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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Q
Pure pop for sophisticated, snarky people. Print edition only
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No Ripcord
The hard-core Aimee Mann fans will find a lot to like in Charmer
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