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Evolve
by Ani Difranco
ALBUM RANKINGS:
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews and awards.
Overall Rating:
2.7156
Avg. Critic Score:
2.7650
Evolve Album Reviews
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Entertainment WeeklyShe is to Norah Jones what Ornette Coleman is to Kenny G
PopMattersUnfortunately, DiFranco's infatuation with the new arrangements enshrouds her literate lyrics. ...more
Rolling StoneThis aesthetic journey has alienated longtime fans missing the concise, angry Ani while attracting newbies charmed by her chops. Evolve speaks to both camps with a succinct summation of her experimental side, here focused and more refined. ...more
All Music GuideThe arrangements and solid production, however, aren't enough to save the material. ...more
PopMattersThe Evolution Will Not Be Televised Ani Difranco is a sort of modern-day Holden Caulfield. That is, if the subject of Catcher in the Rye would have been a bisexual female songwriter from Buffalo who toured relentlessly with his acoustic guitar and baby dreads. Or even a real person instead of a character in a book, for that matter. ...more
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The Phantom Tollbooth
I missed the first 17 (or so) Ani DiFranco albums from the past 13 years. Not surprising, since her fierce dedication to independence in never signing to a major label and launching her own “Righteous Babe Music” has meant air-play, distribution...read the complete review at The Phantom Tollbooth
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Adrian Denning.co.uk
A new transmission from the mind, heart and soul of Ani Difranco. 'Evolve' is aptly named, perfectly and appropriately named. Any talk of her music taking a sudden left turn, at any point her recording career so far - is to ignore the fact she's...read the complete review at Adrian Denning.co.uk
See all (6) "Good" Reviews
Uncut
Make the most of these subtly funked-up arrangements with their horns and clarinets and bebop...read the complete review at Uncut
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The Onion (A.V. Club)
The singer spends most of Evolve dithering on elastic, airy, funk-jazz excursions that convey few opinions or emotions, not to mention hooks....read the complete review at The Onion (A.V. Club)
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The A.V. Club
Considering America's widespread discontent over war, the economy, and the erosion of civil liberties, it's strange that more full-blooded protest singers haven't come to the fore. Beastie Boys just released a strong anti-war single, and System Of A...read the complete review at The A.V. Club
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