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- Artist: Evan Dando
- Album: Baby I'm Bored
- Label: Bar None
- Year of Release: 2003
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- Reviewed by: dscanland on 2003-06-22
RecommendI will admit my past love for the Lemonheads. I could have been considered a fanatic at one point around Come On Feel. Of course I was somewhat excited about the notion of an Evan Dando album and finally his debut solo album has seen the light of day. Yes, it has been about 7 years since the last official Lemonheads album, which is one hell of a lot of time to gather material together. I must admit that I was a little bored with Baby I'm Bored. It just felt like it didn't have any depth to it. I found some tracks to grow on me over time, like "My Idea". Ultimately I was aching for something along the upbeat tracks on Come On Feel but I would assume that Dando has left that point in his songwriting career. Baby I'm Bored comes off totally relaxed and very mellow - almost to the point of considering Evan AOR material. One of the highlights on Bored is the Giant Sand backed up version of Ben Lee's "Hard Drive". Seems that Evan managed to get the GS boys in between gigs. They also play on the bland "In The Grass All Wine Colored". Hardcore Lemonhead fans may find some enjoyment in the album but if you are looking for another instantly catchy track like "Being Around" or "Outdoor Life" should look elsewhere.
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on 2007-01-27 joechuck_norris Said:
Evan Dando teams with Jon Brion on this solo album. Stepping away from the traditional Lemonhead sound, Dando builds his own world with this album. The songs do have a nice variety to them and are extremely well written lyrically and instrumentally. Some songs shine more than others, but I think you're going to have to live in a dim lit city to get into this album... it ain't for suburban kids driving around town. It's for haggard old men, and their best friend Jack Daniels.
Rating: 8/10
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on 2006-12-27 christopherdrew Said:
To: Evan Dando
Re: Baby I'm Bored
Message: Really, Evan? So am I.
Rating: 1/10
