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Marshall Crenshaw

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All Time

of 150,006

248
Decades
- 1980s
  
  of 1,418
  
  223
- 1990s
  
  of 7,254
  
  2,565
- 2000s
  
  of 10,561
  
  3,554
Genres
- Alternative Rock
  
  of 5,292
  
  1,062
- Pop
  
  of 13,662
  
  2,204
- Rock
  
  of 8,167
  
  1,473

CAREER SPAN:

Decade

Album Score

# Albums

1980s

2.6170

1990s

2.1111

2000s

1.4405

Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each album.

Overall Band Score: Marshall Crenshaw is ranked overall as 2.9735 out of 4 stars

2.9735

Marshall Crenshaw Album Rankings

Marshall Crenshaw scores a combined 3.6169 out of 4 stars for Marshall Crenshaw

Marshall Crenshaw (3.6169)

Sometimes it's the simplest pleasures that are the best. Often, this is true of music and Marshall Crenshaw is one writer where this definitely applies. ...more

7.45

to

18.98

from (10) sources

Marshall Crenshaw scores a combined 3.2191 out of 4 stars for #447

#447 (3.2191)

The title of pop-rock singer/songwriter Marshall Crenshaw's latest CD,#447, is a tongue and cheek exaggeration on the number of recordings he has released. ...more

52.57

The 9 Volt Years: Battery Powered Home Demos & Curios by Marshall Crenshaw

Marshall Crenshaw scores a combined 2.8873 out of 4 stars for The 9 Volt Years: Battery Powered Home Demos & Curios

The 9 Volt Years: Battery Powered Home Demos & Curios (2.8873)

Far from the collection of scraps and throw-aways its humble title would suggest,The 9 Volt Years: Battery Powered Home Demos & Curios (1979-198?)is instead a showcase for Marshall Crenshaw at his mos ...more

50.27

Marshall Crenshaw scores a combined 2.5765 out of 4 stars for Downtown

Downtown (2.5765)

Marshall Crenshaw entered the studio to begin work on his third album,Downtown, but for the first time, he was without the familiar backing ofChris Donatoon bass and brotherRobert Crenshawon drums (th ...more

11.60

to

17.99

from (6) sources

Marshall Crenshaw scores a combined 2.4273 out of 4 stars for Life's Too Short

Life's Too Short (2.4273)

Marshall Crenshaw entered the '90s, following his departure from Warner Bros., with a new label, his hardest rocking album to date, and hope of a rejuvenated career. ...more

70.70

Marshall Crenshaw scores a combined 2.4231 out of 4 stars for Field Day

Field Day (2.4231)

Following his critically acclaimed 1982 debut and successful single "Someday, Someway," Marshall Crenshaw returned with the following year's greatly anticipatedField Day. ...more

7.44

to

29.94

from (5) sources

The Best of Marshall Crenshaw: This Is Easy by Marshall Crenshaw

Marshall Crenshaw scores a combined 2.0939 out of 4 stars for The Best of Marshall Crenshaw: This Is Easy

The Best of Marshall Crenshaw: This Is Easy (2.0939)

Co-compilerGary Stewartand project assistantDavid Gormanwaste no time at all before addressing the question that has plagued rock critics and fans since 1981: "how can we rationalize the continued und ...more

5.53

to

9.55

from (5) sources

Marshall Crenshaw scores a combined 1.8877 out of 4 stars for Miracle of Science

Miracle of Science (1.8877)

Marshall Crenshaw occupies a small but special niche in modern American rock: He's a power-pop singer/songwriter. ...more

11.95

Marshall Crenshaw scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for What's in the Bag?

What's in the Bag? (0.0000)

Marshall Crenshaw has aged quietly and gracefully. ...more

8.10

to

18.91

from (4) sources

King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents by Marshall Crenshaw

Marshall Crenshaw scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents

King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents (0.0000)

No review available

CD Pricing Not Available

From The Front Row Live by Marshall Crenshaw

Marshall Crenshaw scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for From The Front Row Live

From The Front Row Live (0.0000)

No review available

CD Pricing Not Available

Mary Jean & 9 Others by Marshall Crenshaw

Marshall Crenshaw scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Mary Jean & 9 Others

Mary Jean & 9 Others (0.0000)

Marshall Crenshaw's first three records, though each with their own distinct personality, were an irresistible combination of masterful pop and vibrant, timeless rock & roll. ...more

8.91

to

15.98

from (5) sources

Marshall Crenshaw scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Good Evening

Good Evening (0.0000)

While Marshall Crenshaw's first two releases were self-contained efforts, built around his voice, guitar, and songwriting, and the rhythm section/backing vocals of Chris Donato and brother Robert Cre ...more