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Mar 7, 2011One of there best albums, it does have one or two lame songs, but this is still an album I recommend if you like rock or are a fan of the band, a great CD.
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Apr 7, 2016only two songs off this album was good to me. the rest didnt really hit the nail on the head. i see y alot of people hate this band. Chad has no ability to put depth in his writing. as a song writer he plain sucks.
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Apr 28, 2018It's just **** A 2/10 is generous tbh. Lyrics are terrible. The music sucks
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Oct 30, 2012I don't even know what to say. It's goddamn Nickelback. It's not incompetently structured, but like... why does this even exist?
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Dec 30, 2013
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Mar 23, 2012Although their best album is (and will most likely always be) "Silver SIde Up" this is a VERY close second. Every song is memorable, catchy and rewards during repeat listens. Nickelback hit the perfect formula here and haven't been to match it since.
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Jun 19, 2012
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Aug 24, 2011Nickelback start feeling like a typical rock band that you heard before, almost all the songs feels the same, no strong emotions. I think he just did it for the money.
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Nov 25, 2011
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Apr 8, 2020I just came here to add 10 scores cause i think they are so underrated and this album especially underrated
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Feb 10, 2011
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Dec 16, 2012dear haters, if ur not **** nickelback fans then dont review their album you knobs! obviously not everyone can like a certain band, but if u dont like them then dont spew **** about them on a page for fans
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Apr 11, 2013A bunch of groaning and terrible talent. I am not surprised that people in Portugal chunked rocks at them. They are extremely bland and their songs have the most shallow meanings that my Yorkshire Terrier's defecation sounds better and sound more deep than this abomination. I am a fan of rock and all genres of music... but this? WAT DA F#$ IS DIZ!?!?!?!
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Dec 17, 2013
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Mar 18, 2011
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Feb 29, 2012best rock album i have ever heard in my life,great energy,loving the new drums cause i didn't like the drummer they had before, follow you home is a great way to kick off any amazing album, love the ballads too (photograph, savin me, if everyone cared) just an outstanding album
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Aug 6, 2015This album is so frustrating every song is about the same thing and every song follows the same beat and rhythm. a true example of lazy songwriting!!!!
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Mar 26, 2021There are a few songs that are kind of junk, but the songs "savin' me", "side of a bullet", and "photograph" are all good, well made, meaningful songs
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Juc@Jun 29, 2006I thinkNickelback made better albums before, but I also think that it isn't the worst I've ever heard. I hope the ones who say it's boring and unoriginal, and shit have ever listened to this album, and know what they wrote down. But it isn't the worst album of 2005.
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AnaAug 8, 2006
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CleopatraJNov 1, 2005Who are these people below me? Are they really serious? This must be some kind of joke. Quote: "clearly the people that gave this a album a zero dont know anything about music"--that about Nickelback? aka the fourth cycle of grunge lite? completely trite, profoundly unoriginal corporate fm sludge? There's something here.
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BenKNov 2, 2005Nickelback return with yet another dismal album with samey songs that will bore you.
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leemDec 27, 2005I highly doubt any of these low voters actually listened to the whole cd.
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alanaldaOct 24, 2005no . stop.
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EffEOct 26, 2005I'm not proud to be Canadian anymore... Worst album ever by one of the worst band in the history of our Country. I can't believe they actually sell cd's...
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radarOct 26, 2005enough!
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BrandonWOct 29, 2005Notice that everyone who has reviewed this album with a glowing response barely has the intellectual capacity to even remotely command the English language in a correct manner. If you examine that the intellect of the crowd that lauds Nickelback is remarkably apparent. Just like the contrived idiocy of this album.
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SherylJOct 31, 2005This album is really enjoyable. I am a 30 something mother of 3 young children and this music is very much enjoyable to listen to. Even my children like it. Their is only one or two songs that are not appealing to me but the rest are awesome.
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MattOct 31, 2005One of the worst bands in recent memory. One needs look no further than that the two clone songs "How You Remind Me" and "Someday." How can a band release two songs two years apart that sound nearly exactly the same? A shame to Canadian music and music in general.
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IwantmyNICKELBACK!Oct 31, 2005The singer, I think his name is Dwight Nickleback, has the SWEETEST Hair! Anyone who can make a career out of writing the same song over and over again is burdened with the stench of genius! Mr. Nicleback, thank you for making the "middle of the road" safe again!
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DaneBOct 30, 2005Far and away the best mix overall of music Nickelback have ever produced.On albums such as this from big bands I ten to look for one or two real cracking songs. I didnt have to look far past the beautifully reminisant PHOTOGRAPH and the soon to be smash hit FAR AWAY These two songs alone pull nickelback away from the stricktly HEAVY METAL tag Great Album
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MangleROct 30, 2005Wow...looks like the same guy decided to raise the rating. Either that or it's just one huge, inbred family. Nice one, guys. You sure know how to show a girl a good time.
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FlërnkJan 1, 2006Um... yeah... This album is just plain not good.
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TheSecretAssasin(kiddingit'sJamesM)Jan 1, 2006Terrible and dull. A really boring and stupid album.
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NicholasFJan 2, 2006Kris B seems to think that the genocide that is Nickelback has something to do with Kurt Cobain. Are you insane - don't blame a visionary for the commodified and hollow way Nickelback uses rock/metal. This record is on par with the worst modern music has to offer, and that is saying alot. Unfortunatly people cannot help but lap it up.
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aaJan 20, 2006More self-conscious throat rock from the everyband
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johnybravoJan 3, 2006this album is ok. nothing special. it lacks balls, im not convinced with its manly butch sound, and neither is their public by the looks of things. production is almost perfect as usual, shame about the lack lustre songs. only as good as your last album lads...
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SegageekJan 4, 2006
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LeeJan 5, 2006I bought the CD after hearings "Animals" on the radio and I couldnt be happier. My fear was that, once again, I would purchase a CD with only one decent song on it. I'm happy to say that I can once again throw the cd in and completely disregard the seek button. I'm impressed with the entire album. Excellent work as usual....
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AFWhigsJan 5, 2006
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JohnBMar 9, 2006This album ROCKS!!! All you "0"s are nuts. Too much emo & rap. You all forgot what music sounds like. Chad and the boys try new things on this album. Every song is unique. This is not a good band, this is a great band.........
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MichaelCApr 3, 2006To the scoffers, check your ears and your morals. Here's a bad that's growing up. Yes you like to see angst against everything, but when someone uses a little FAITH, you call the talentless, idiotical, rehashers. I think a look inside is in order. Keep up the great work NICKELBACK!!!
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DavidBMay 6, 2006
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SeanU.Jun 20, 2006
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NickelbackMajJul 30, 2006They suck.
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DanielBNov 1, 2005God these guys are horrible. Trite lyrics stacked on stilted hooks backed by an image that is such a facade that just hearing their name makes my brain vomit.
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danNov 18, 2005this is not music its something you find at the bottom of youre toilet
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ToxicNov 2, 2005Yes..........Canada.........your indie music scene has taken you out of "music hell", but I'll never be able to forgive you for this pitiful band. People that support Nickelback have the worst taste in music and have absolutely zero intelligence. Plain and simple.
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NatPNov 20, 2005This album isn't the best nickelback album...but I just can't get enough of "Far Away". I love that song! He just sounds so vulnerable in that song and it shows the vocals that Chad Kroeger is capable of.
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GavinHNov 23, 2005I accept Nickelback for what they are, and once you do that you can allow yourself this guilty pleasure. There are some great straight ahead rock tunes on the album, and Chad Kroger never said he wanted to re-invent the wheel. Want some kick-ass rock? Pick up the album, if you want something more "meaningful"....listen to "OK Computer"
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MarieFNov 25, 2005Can I give it higher than 10? I love it, but then, I like kick-ass rock! I think each album is better & better! I'm always looking forward to the next CD! I can't believe the negative comments made on this site. Guess they don't hear what I do. Keep making music NIckelback because there are plenty of fans like me!!!!!
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EmilioSNov 26, 2005
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GlennMNov 20, 2005My pick for the biggest embarrasment to our generation. I dont want to take credit for these dumbasses, this is the worst music I have ever heard out of grown men.
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AlleleKNov 28, 2005
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MahaliaT.Nov 2, 2005Unoriginal and boring.
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MackNov 4, 2005Why must albums like this exist? More importantly, how can anyone listen to this and think, "Wow, that's an incredibly creative, unique, and talented band!"? This is talentless fluff rock created with the sole intent of FM radio play to the vapid hoi poloi that is 99.9% of radio listeners.
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SeanMNov 6, 2005This album rocks, it combines the Beatles pop sensiblity with a touch of the raw power of Westenberg's Replacements. Although some tracks were a tad on the slow side, this album for the most part rocks hard and without forgiveness. I was kind of disappointed that it took Nickelback so long to release this, "Middle of the Road" is getting tired of being in the CD player.
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herohNov 7, 2005Greast ablum great songs
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OnCrackDec 15, 2005You guys are all crazy, this rivals Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti, anything less than a 10 is illegal in my opinion.
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EllSDec 17, 2005I havent even listened to it and i will never. I just hate Nickelback and i always will. They are the worst band ever. THe world would be a better place without their stupid bullshite songs. I hate them.
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MorganKDec 22, 2005
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dimefrontOct 24, 2005yikes
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wanderOct 24, 2005...come back, new kids on the block, everything is forgiven and forgotten!
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AlanROct 26, 2005On behalf of all Canadians, I'm really sorry.
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BostonCanuckOct 26, 2005Eh, I mean if you except them for what they are, this is not bad. I mean it is the same song/formula but at least it still rocks. Was anyone really expecting "Dark Side of The Moon"?
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danielpOct 26, 2005I feel the need to come out in support of this album...i think peopel are looking for the answer to the worlds problems on CD, when really music should be about havin' a darn good time. This album has maximum attitude and will get under your skin within one listen.
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MahogomyOct 26, 2005lame. so very very lame
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SeanCDec 6, 2005Can I give less than 0? I guess not....one of the great mysteries of life is the fact that there are people out there that consume this garbage and fuel the relentless egotism that is Nickleback
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DanHOct 27, 2005all around great
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JoeBobOct 27, 2005clearly the people that gave this a album a zero dont know anything about music and must not have listened to this record, it was the best thing iv herd from nickleback so far and one of the best albums all year.
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CablesOct 29, 2005Are these people serious about the album of the year comments? This must be the only album they've listened to this year. Someone please stop Nickelback from making another record before it's too late!
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BobTOct 29, 2005Never been much of a fan of this band - I hate screamers - but after watching Much Music's Nickelback: Coast to Coast, I thought I would give them a listen - and I've found the CD quite enjoyable. Critics criticize while the rest of us enjoy.
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YourA.Oct 30, 2005This album was so amazing! This is going to be album of the year without a doubt, there is no one even going to come close to making an album as good as this! Sufjan Stevens? Pssh, let's hear it for Nickelback!
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karlhJan 14, 2006nickleback are shit. grunge is shit, this record (yes you've guesed it) is..........SHIT
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ClaireHJan 22, 2006I absolutely loved this album, especially "Savin' me" and "Rockstar". it's brilliant!
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FunkyMonkey22Jan 25, 2006This song is awesome!!! The message behind it is so true and everyone can relate. If you listen to this song once, it will be stuck in your head for days.
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SimonVJan 3, 2006
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AnthonyVJan 30, 2006
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HoobyDoobyJan 6, 2006To Dawn W who said: "The best rock I've heard in over 20 years", I must ask: what in the hell was stuck in your ears for the past 20 years? This is a horrible CD from a soulless pop band. Don't buy. Don't listen. Just walk away.
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ChadFeb 14, 2006
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ChrisPJul 16, 2006The only reason some people dont like this kind of music is cause its not gay and emo enough for them..its cool shit and is making Nickelback a lot of money so they must be doing something right
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ZachM.Nov 10, 2005
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MichaelHNov 14, 2005For all those giving this CD a 0/1 why don't you keep you're opinion to your self if you aren't a fan of cop rock. I keep Nickelback with my favorites along with Stained, Deep Forest, Creed, Live, Jonny Cash, and Linkin Park. If you are not a fan of the genre don't f-ing vote
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KatNov 14, 2005This is a great CD that the guys put out. I never get tired of listening to it. Its the hardest sounding out that they have put out yet. I love it.
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T1Nov 16, 2005
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DallasCNov 18, 2005
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AndyWNov 19, 2005They had me up until the point they started making music.
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mecNov 19, 2005no comments, this is probably the worst band in the whole world, and this is their worst album
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[Anonymous]Nov 20, 2005i always hated nickelback. they are overrated. they are worse than avril lavigne. if u want to listen to something from canada how about halifax?
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MariaFNov 21, 2005NICKELBACK ROCKS!!! This album is right up there amongs the best of the year!!!
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MarifeNandaNov 21, 2005Nickelback prodecude the goods once more!!!!
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RogierKNov 21, 2005The one point is for the singers leadership-skills. Keeping an entire band together that (out of free will) play this garbage for him deserves some credit.
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ScottMNov 21, 2005utter shit. listen to white stripes or queens of the stone age.
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ChadKrogerNov 22, 2005
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CroweBRNov 23, 2005Uncreative, too soft and boring. But....is there really a need for so much hostility? Ok, it's crap...but there SOO much worse music around...
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MikeKNov 28, 2005Chad and Co., If you want to score a higher rating from "The New York Times" (or other such elitists), you´d do well to include a backing string section next time around.
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offyerheadNov 4, 2005I'm a 30 something father of three and Nickelback is awful. I wouldn't let my kids near it unless you want them to grow up shit-stupid and boring.
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BenSDec 13, 2005Went to the bargain bucket yesterday and bought this album out of curiosity for 5 cents. Got it home and heard the dull, meaningless songs and shoiuted I WANT MY NICKELBACK hahahahaha, no seriously this is a pretty damn dull record
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zachsDec 17, 2005How can people say this album sucks. This is hard core rock meets the soft beet of country. If you are a true nickelback fan you will love this cd its great. Or thats my take on it.
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UriN.Dec 2, 2005You either give it a ten and scream nonsensically about how the critics are idiots, give it a zero and scream nonsensically about how that last group of people are idiots, or have a brain cell in your head not overcome by THC or alcohol. It had a good song or two, but it needs more, and something stellar to be a good album.
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Awards & Rankings
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Despite all their newly developed relative nuances, Nickelback remain unchanged: they're still unspeakably awful.
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BillboardLess polish and more attitude are welcome changes that fire up the rock numbers and give them more snap. [8 Oct 2005]
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Entertainment WeeklyThey're exploring a richer, more diverse sound. [28 Oct 2005, p.84]