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Burn Something Beautiful
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  • Summary: The 12th full-length solo release for the Texas-based singer-songwriter was produced by Peter Buck and Scott McCaughey.
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  • Record Label: Fantasy
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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Heartbeat Smile
A fortune I would pay if I thought it would heal The pile of broken hearts on the top of the hill Loves like a hurricane a runaway train We take our... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Exclaim
    Oct 31, 2016
    90
    The result is a superb rock'n'roll record, bristling with energy and defiance while digging deep lyrically.
  2. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 31, 2016
    89
    No one song stands apart, but Burn Something Beautiful hangs together as one of Escovedo's most entrancing works.
  3. AllMusic
    Oct 31, 2016
    80
    An album full of potent atmosphere, dirty guitars, and emotional honesty, Burn Something Beautiful ranks with Escovedo's best and most adventurous work, and both fans and curious neophytes owe it to themselves to give it a listen.
  4. American Songwriter
    Oct 31, 2016
    80
    There are no weak tracks, proving that this collaboration with Buck & McCaughey provided the energy and creativity to help Escovedo’s 12th studio release be one of his finest, which is no small feat in his already exceptionally productive, creative and influential career.
  5. Mojo
    Dec 20, 2016
    80
    A bold and celebratory affair. [Feb 2017, p.90]
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  6. Record Collector
    Feb 2, 2017
    80
    “I’ve got nothing left to say but that’s alright,” he sings in Sunday Morning Feeling, but the 13 intense, joyous tracks here suggest otherwise.
  7. PopMatters
    Nov 9, 2016
    70
    With complex feelings in accessible songs, Escovedo makes a full statement on his latest release. It’s easy on the ears and surprising in-between them, making it a strong moment from a confident artist who’s only as settled as he wants to be.

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  1. ataxic
    Jan 13, 2017
    9
    Why isn't this on more year's best lists? Escovedo plus Peter Buck and The Minus Five with help from The Decemberists' drummer, John Moen. AWhy isn't this on more year's best lists? Escovedo plus Peter Buck and The Minus Five with help from The Decemberists' drummer, John Moen. A comfortable collaboration with serendipitous results. Well-produced, not a wasted moment from these older, wiser musicians with a lot to offer to anyone willing to give a listen.… Expand

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