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From Amazon.com:
With The Vanity Project Barenaked Ladies' co-founder Steven Page makes a noble attempt to disassociate himself from the word "cheeky," and almost manages to pull it off. Where it works, it works spectacularly. The first single "That's All, That's All" showcases his unmistakably boffo voice with a snappy Beatlesque tune, resisting triteness by way of graceful, lovelorn lyrics. "Wilted Rose" returns him to his native Canada in several verses for some sharp-witted political commentary that sits well with his straightforward, intelligent delivery. "So Cal" sends us back to good `ole classic-pop school where Phil Spector and Brian Wilson preside behind the lectern. Binding these songs is an honest, cameras-off stab at introspection. You can credit collaborator Stephen Duffy, who co-wrote 11 of the 12 songs, with steering the lyrics in a likeably intimate direction. And credit Page himself for recognizing the time has come to redirect his considerable skills into music more mature and substantial. Barenaked Ladies may be endlessly appealing, but they too have their limits. --Tammy La Gorce

Superb!:
Picked up The Vanity Project on the day of release. Absolutely fantastic! Each song is full of emotion, and one truly gets the impression that Page really has put a lot of thought into his songs. One of my favourite tracks thus far would have to be "Wilted Rose." This song involves Pierre Trudeau, and naturally, of course, goes straight to my heart, hehe. This album is a must-have!

Best of 2005:
I absolutely adore this album. Steven Page began collaborating with Stephen Duffy in 1994 on the Barenaked Ladies album Maybe You Should Drive, and finally they have released their efforts all on one album as The Vanity Project. If you enjoyed Barenaked Ladies songs "Jane" and "Call and Answer" you will love this Album! Everyone should hear The Vanity Project.

• Hit And Run
• Wilted Rose
• These Wasted Words
• So. Cal
• That's All, That's All
• Everything's The Same
• Glitterbug
• Thank You For Sharing
• Baby Loves The Radio
• By The Roadside
• So Young So Wrong So Long
• Here Today And Yesterday