A.C. Newman, the red-haired frontman of The New Pornographers, surprised and thrilled us with his 2004 solo debut, The Slow Wonder. Find some reviews and selected tracks after the break!

Drink To Be Me, Babe, Then

Carl Newman deserves every last bit of praise thrown his way. In a better world, he would be our Elton, our Todd, our McCartney, and Slow Wonder would be on everyone's iPod, rotating on M2 hourly, and his name would be on the lips of everyone from aged Royalty to teen-aged girls. [All Music Guide]

On The Table

Ever noticed how the very best pop music sounds like it could have been written by a jelly sandal-wearing eight-year-old? I love naive, innocent songwriting, and AC Newman, better known as Carl Newman of The New Pornographers, is a master of the craft, turning the complex into the easily consumed. These songs are timeless. These songs are addictive. These songs are great. Why can't every album be like this? [Drowned In Sound]

Better Than Most

Taking chances within the realm of a three minute pop song takes sheer talent, and on The Slow Wonder, Carl Newman proves that he is one of the brightest songwriters working in music these days. [Tiny Mix Tapes]

Additional Tracks:
Miracle Drug
The Battle For Straight Time