Music Capsule Review

Left of the Middle (1998)

Natalie Imbruglia

More

"TORN" IN THE USA: Imbruglia offers a forgettable debut

Credits

Lead Performance: Natalie Imbruglia

C+

By Mark Bautz

Mark Bautz

With her single “Torn” riding high on the U.K. charts, this 23-year-old London-based looker arrives in America with a set of forgettable, radio-friendly tunes that travels a familiar sonic landscape: from Rickie Lee-ville to Alanis-land. A few years ago Middle’s dozen glossy songs might have seemed (somewhat) original, but even their bouncy beats and gorgeous guitars can’t disguise the absence of fresh or honestly affecting material. C+

Posted Mar 23, 1998

More

Music Review Go | Mike Flaherty
Review Natalie Imbruglia; White Lilies Island | David Browne
News Summary Buckingham Palace burns after Ozzy's set | Gary Susman
Music News Dave's Raves | Tom Sinclair

Add Your Comments

The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. You must have javascript enabled to submit a comment.