Aimee Mann

I'm With Stupid

Mann Defines Amazing!

Review Score:

(10/10)
"Im With Stupid," Mann`s amazing sophomore effort, is furhter proof of her greatness and domination.
This record is far more complex than the previous one. Where "Whatever" aimed to rock you, this cd aims to move you. This also exemplifies the more defined style and song making of Aimee as a solo artist.
The songs are far more refined, and sound quality sounds better than before, probably aiming for more radio friendly tunes, considering she was dropped by her previous label. Even if airplay did not consider Mann in the rotation this time around either.
The songs are more touching, even though they are not as direct as the previous ones. And clearly, this is a more entertaingin album.
The main difference between this cd and the rest is its lack of production. Tunes are much simpler and you will find less arrangements, giving you a different side of Aimee. But at the same time this makes the record far more sincere and heart felt. Its as if it tried to avoid distractions in its music. Avoid a lead this and a lead that and just go: "here is a 'whole' song... no parts... just 'whole'"

Far much better than the previous album, "Im With Stupid" is the kind of album Fiona Apple or Alanis would definetively add to their collection. This is just a preview of the amazing things that Aimee was to become and create...

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