-
8.0
46348
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
Read Review
-
8.0
46349
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
Read Review
-
8.0
46350
8.0 |
The Digital Fix
Mann never rests on her laurels and she really sounds like she's having a blast
Read Review
-
8.0
46351
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
Read Review
-
8.0
46353
8.0 |
Uncut
Sharply rendered songs of regret and rebuke piped forth by her dolefully elegant voice. Print edition only
-
8.0
46372
8.0 |
PopMatters
The music on Charmer could be classified as pop psychedelica (think of The Beatles circa 1965 with modern synths and production)
Read Review
-
8.0
46921
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
Read Review
-
7.8
46430
7.8 |
Paste Magazine
It’s downright charming
Read Review
-
7.5
46347
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
Read Review
-
7.0
46611
7.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
For all of the down and doubtful lyrics on Charmer, Mann has never sounded like more of a natural
Read Review
-
6.0
46346
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
Read Review
-
6.0
46537
6.0 |
Q
Pure pop for sophisticated, snarky people. Print edition only
-
5.0
47474
5.0 |
No Ripcord
The hard-core Aimee Mann fans will find a lot to like in Charmer
Read Review
-