Acid Tongue

Jenny Lewis is one of the most talented singers and songwriters of our generation. The guest vocals on this CD are great! Her voice and lyrics are unique and unlike any of the same old you hear on the radio. More lively, upbeat, and a great blend of many rock styles.

First song echoes too much.
Also, all of her songs are incredibly repetitive. There is no chorus to any of them, just one line over and over and over. Doesn't she have anything else to say?

The songwriting here is without peer and I simply cannot think of anyone, other than the late great Warren Zevon, who writes lyrics so eloquently and with such unfathomable depths of passion. I understand some long time fans have quibbled over the production on this record but that probably speaks of their own attachment to seeing Miss Lewis perform these songs live, which is another miracle that stands by itself, above criticism. Okay, everything ever written in praise or criticism is subjective, but, if you switch the gender of the storyteller, the lyrics for "Acid Tongue", the title track, could be my life story: I'm quite sure I''m not the only one who feels this way. Jenny Lewis is the storyteller of our generation. Anyone who misses the genius at work here is missing the magical, delicious marrow of life itself.

Did no one connected with the production of this swill have the guts to take Jenny Lewis aside and suggest that she come back with some actual material? Were they blinded by their own hipness? Were they too stoned? This is lethargic, repetitive, self-indulgent twaddle. The two cuts worth even a passing listen ("Acid Tongue" and "Carpetbaggers") are really only B+ music. They wouldn't stand out in any lineup of well-written songs. I want my $12 and 20 minutes back.

Okay, Carpetbaggers is good, as well as Pretty Bird and the title song
Acid Toungue. However, does anyone agree that Zooey Deschanel totally came along and completely surprised and dominated in this genre! Honestly!