Brainwasher
2000 studio album by Bare Jr.
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Brainwasher is the second and final studio album by Bobby Bare Jr.'s band Bare Jr.[1] It was released on October 10, 2000, on Immortal Records and Virgin Records.[2]
| Brainwasher | ||||
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| Released | October 10, 2000 | |||
| Recorded | Dark Horse Recording Studios, Franklin, Tennessee | |||
| Genre | Roots rock | |||
| Length | 41:06 | |||
| Label | Immortal, Virgin | |||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [3] |
| The Austin Chronicle | [4] |
| Chicago Tribune | unfavorable[5] |
| CMJ New Music Monthly | mixed[6] |
| No Depression | favorable[7] |
| The Village Voice |  [8] |
In a favorable review of Brainwasher, Mike Warren wrote that the album "...offers plenty of genuine rock and roll moments, and [Bobby] Bare [Jr.]'s an honors graduate from the "walking wounded but still willing to take a pratfall" school of songwriting."[9] In the January 2001 issue of CMJ New Music Monthly, Meredith Ochs wrote that the album's "...string-and-piano overture is so goofy that it does justice to the shenanigans to come." She also praised Tracy Hackney's electric dulcimer parts on the album.[6]
Track listing
- "Overture (Love Theme from Brainwasher)" – 1:13
- "Brainwasher" – 3:58
- "If You Choose Me" – 3:46
- "Why Do I Need a Job" – 2:43
- "You Never Knew (I Lied)" – 3:31
- "Shine" – 3:17
- "God" – 4:35
- "Miss You the Most" – 3:07
- "Kiss Me (Or I Will Cry)" – 2:13
- "Dog" – 3:36
- "Limpin'" – 3:17
- "Devil Doll" – 3:21
- "Untitled" – 0:26
- "Gasoline Listerine" – 2:03
