Music Capsule Review

Shallow Hal (2001)

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Release Date: Nov 06, 2001; Lead Performance: Various Artists; Genre: Soundtracks/Cast Recordings

C+

By Mark Bautz

Mark Bautz

What makes for a passable soundtrack -- familiar songs by quality artists and one bright discovery? Here PJ Harvey, Sheryl Crow, Lucinda Williams, and Shelby Lynne provide the quality -- and the bright discovery is Rosey, whose percussive white-grrrl funk falls somewhere between Dave Matthews and Chaka Khan. Add a stark Neil Young classic, and not even Darius Rucker's turgid solo debut can drag this solid, if unambitious, album below C level.

Posted Nov 09, 2001

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