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Title: I want to like this album....
Review: I really do. But after months of listening, its just not taking. I own everything the crows have released and about 20 boots they didnt. As a songwriter, Ive worshipped Adam Duritz. And I feel like as a fan, Ive really grown with the band through their first three albums and been right there with them, but this-- this is mediocre at best. If it werent Counting Crows, theres NO WAY I'd have even considered buying it. I certainly wouldnt have put so much effort into trying to enjoy it. Sadly, I think the love affair is over. "Hard Candy" squeaks out a few moments that shimmer, but its mostly weak tunes that are overproduced propping up a collection of throwaway lyrics. Eek, its enough to make you cry.
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