Eat the Worm
| Eat the Worm | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 8, 2023 | |||
| Length | 50:08 | |||
| Label | BMG | |||
| Producer | Jonathan Wilson | |||
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Eat the Worm is the fifth studio album by American musician and producer Jonathan Wilson. It was released on September 8, 2023, through BMG Rights Management. It was influenced by the works of Jim Pembroke, and received positive reviews from critics.
Critical reception[edit]
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 79/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| American Songwriter |  [3] |
| Classic Rock | [4] |
| Mojo | [5] |
| Uncut | 7/10[6] |
Eat the Worm received a score of 79 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on five critics' reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reception.[1] Classic Rock described it as a modest masterpiece",[4] Mojo remarked that "stylistic Easter eggs confound and delight",[5] while Uncut called it "weird but oddly wonderful".[6]
Thom Jurek of AllMusic deemed it "a showcase for a musician seeking to liberate himself from things he already knows" and wrote that it "feels like Harry Nilsson and Randy Newman writing, recording, and drinking heavily in a late-night studio session. The lyrics are voluminous and framed by loopy, expansive production."[2] Hal Horowitz of American Songwriter summarized Eat the Worm as a "sprawling, 12-song, 51-minute opus that, at least occasionally, will test the most open-minded listener", also comparing Wilson's "laid-back voice" to Nilsson's.[3]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Marzipan" | 5:15 |
| 2. | "Bonamossa" | 4:27 |
| 3. | "Ol' Father Time" | 3:36 |
| 4. | "Hollywood Vape" | 2:46 |
| 5. | "The Village Is Dead" | 2:52 |
| 6. | "Wim Hof" | 3:23 |
| 7. | "Lo and Behold" | 3:11 |
| 8. | "Charlie Parker" | 6:13 |
| 9. | "Hey Love" | 2:53 |
| 10. | "B.F.F." | 5:19 |
| 11. | "East LA" | 5:05 |
| 12. | "Ridin' in a Jag" | 5:08 |
| Total length: | 50:08 | |
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[7] | 96 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[8] | 24 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Eat the Worm by Jonathan Wilson Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ a b Jurek, Thom. "Jonathan Wilson – Eat the Worm Album Review". AllMusic. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ a b Horowitz, Hal (September 6, 2023). "Review: Eat the Worm Challenges Jonathan Wilson's Listeners to Keep Their Minds Open". American Songwriter. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "Jonathan Wilson – Eat the Worm". Classic Rock. October 2023. p. 86.
- ^ a b "Jonathan Wilson – Eat the Worm". Mojo. October 2023. p. 86.
- ^ a b "Jonathan Wilson – Eat the Worm". Uncut. October 2023. p. 37.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 20, 202.