One of the most perfect records ever

Review Score: (10/10)
Her first solo outing following the demise of 'til tuesday finds Aimee Mann at her creative peak. There is not a song on "Whatever" that doesn't strike a familiar chord. Whether it's the strikingly personal tone of a not-so-mutual end of a relationship ("Stupid Thing"), a veiled plea for success ("Put Me On Top"), or looking back at days gone by ("Fifty Years After The Fair") no other album this decade has a common feel through uncommonly good songwriting. The production from Jon Brion, unconventional and risky, perfectly compliments the mood and meaning behind each song. The only record that nears this perfection is the self-titled debut from Stretch Princess, but "Whatever" stands alone as a must have. In this Age of Lilith, Aimee Mann deserves far more attention and success than she has received. Put some hope in the bottom of the box and discover Aimee Mann and "Whatever."

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