Bachelor No. 2 or, The Last Remains of the Dodo by Aimee Mann

Pros: Amazing vocals, songs, arrangements, great consistency

Cons: no.

The Bottom Line: If you enjoy female singer-songwriters but have tired of Tori or are unsatisfied with Sarah, why not try on Aimee Mann's Bachelor No. 2 for size?

Review: While she is best known for her haunting soundtrack to Magnolia and her work as front-woman of Til Tuesday, Aimee Mann is indeed an accomplished solo singer-songwriter. She has been making music since 1985 or so and has been pursuing her individual ...

Pros: Aimee Mann at her musical best

Cons: Mann doesn't release material often enough

Review: It's too bad Aimee Mann has had to work so hard to get her music heard since the end of her old band, 'Til Tuesday. First, she had to fight to get out of her 'Til Tuesday contract with Epic Records. Then, after the release of her first solo...

Pros: Often caustic songwriting and melodious, catchy songwriting from one of our smartest popsters

Cons: If you can find one, let me know

The Bottom Line: Near-perfect folk-pop from a truly sophisticated talent, worth every penny.

Review: AIMEE MANN: BACHELOR NO. 2 (OR, THE LAST REMAINS OF THE DODO)

For years, Aimee Mann floundered in the shadow of her own celebrity, never quite catching on quite the way she did in 1985, when the bleach-blonde lead singer of 'Til Tuesday...

Pros: Her best album yet!

Cons: Not enough exposure for this great artist

Review: I heard that this album is pretty good. To be honest with you all, I really couldn't tell you how this album is. The first song, "How am I Different?", is just SO good that I keep hitting the replay button over and over and over again. I think...

Pros: Tearing off the plastic

Cons: Tearing off the plastic...

Review: I must admit that "Bachelor No. 2" has taken up permanent residence in my car's CD player. Listening to Aimee while driving has become something I look forward to (although I admit that I do listen to Howard every once in a while). This...

Pros: Fantastic songwriter at the top of her game.

Cons: The lingering memory of 'Til Tuesday

The Bottom Line: An absolute must-have for fans of intelligent music.

Review: Fans of Aimee Mann have been waiting for a fully realized classic from the songwriter, whose great songs on previous releases like I'm With Stupid have been mired in mediocre production and repetitive sounds.

Well, Bachelor No....

Pros: great music

Cons: none

Review: I have loved Aimee Mann since her til tuesday days back in the '80's. However, I had not bought any of her solo projects up until the "Magnolia" soundtrack where I fell in love with not only her voice, but the enormous emotion and insight...

Pros: One of the best CDs of the year

Cons: None

Review: Aimee Mann had to buy back the master tapes of this CD because her record label wouldn't release it. They didn't think it was "commercial" enough and needed a hit single. Mann decided to buy back her CD and released it on her own record...

Pros: Great sleepy ballads for relaxing and reminiscing

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: A montage of songs dedicated to calling it quits on relationships, hopes and the mistakes of dreaming too high up in the clouds. Beautifully done.

Review: The first thing that catches your eye is the unusual cover, bright avocado green with an Audubon type drawing of the extinct Dodo bird. This should tip off the listener what to expect inside, songs dedicated to walking into situations that were doomed...

Pros: Catchy, entrancing tunes

Cons: Might be a bit mellow for some listeners

Review: I became curious about this album after reading an online review that said it was very good. I wasn't disappointed. From start to finish, this is a very heartfelt album that has an incredible retro feel with 70's overtones. There is a certain simplistic,...