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

Pros: Amazing vocals, songs, arrangements, great consistency
Cons: no.

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

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: all pistons firing
Cons: the title

My brother said when he first got Bachelor No. 2 he listened to it over and over for about 50 days straight. I have to agree that repeated listenings make for a more enjoyable experience of almost any Aimee Mann album, because her songs are lyrically...

Pros: Often caustic songwriting and melodious, catchy songwriting from one of our smartest popsters
Cons: If you can find one, let me know

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: Great musically, intelligent lyrics, powerful vocals
Cons: no lyric sheet (available at her website)

Wonderful songs, beautifully performed. Once available only through aimeemann.com, B#2 is now available in stores. To those unfamiliar with Aimee Mann, this CD would be a good introduction. If you already have Magnolia, many of these songs are...

Pros: Tearing off the plastic
Cons: Tearing off the plastic...

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: Her best album yet!
Cons: Not enough exposure for this great artist

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: Great sleepy ballads for relaxing and reminiscing
Cons: None

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: Abso-freakin-lutely gorgeous.
Cons: a couple of the songs are downers

A friend gave me this CD for Christmas and I only just got round to listening to it today. What was I waiting for?! This is amazing! I loved the MAGNOLIA soundtrack, but I wasn't quite sure if I would like this album as much... needless to say, I...

Pros: Catchy, entrancing tunes
Cons: Might be a bit mellow for some listeners

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,...

Pros: Amy's elastic nasal vocals work wonderfully; passionate, mature and sophisticated adult writing
Cons: Can sometimes drag like molasses

For years, I was that Aimee Mann fan that simply adored "Save Me" and, while browsing the underrated beauty's discography, took one look at the title of this album (Bachelor No. 2 or the Last Remains of the Dodo!) and went right on to Lost In Space with ...

Pros: Fantastic songwriter at the top of her game.
Cons: The lingering memory of 'Til Tuesday

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

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: Catchy, great lyrics
Cons: Some songs sound repetitive

I bought this album purely because I needed to find a new sound to listen to. And this album surprised me by providing that.

The track on this album delicately envelop all of the emotions Aimee has about this world, the media and pop...

Pros: One of the best CDs of the year
Cons: None

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...