She's The One

Rolling Stone (9/5/96, pp.60-62) - 4 Stars (out of 5) - "...a fine mix of brainy pop and brawny rock that finds Petty synthesizing rather than compartmentalizing these two aspects of his musical persona. SHE'S THE ONE also serves to remind how deceptively effortless good songwriting can be..."
Musician (10/96, p. 82) - "...you don't necessarily have to see the film to pick up on the surreal cinematic vibe wafting through these Rick Rubin-produced sessions....Petty has the kind of warm, friendly voice that's as familiar and inviting as your neighbor's backyard barbecue..."
The New York Times (8/6/96, p.C13) - "...an album of troubled love songs....Mr. Petty writes tunes that seem to have always existed. Behind the offhand delivery, the songs have the classic virtues of economy and directness."
Q Magazine (9/96, p.120) - 4 Stars (out of 5) - "...it varies--like Petty's entire career--between barroom stodge...and fabulous, elegiac pop....Best are the centrepieces, `Walls' and `Angel Dream,' both reprised. They're Petty's forte--one big idea...beautifully put..."
Entertainment Weekly (8/9/96, pp.56-57) - "...SHE'S THE ONE may not be the most serious album Tom Petty has ever made, but, in a way, that makes it one of his most enjoyable." - Rating: A-