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Sonicnet

Some of the finest music of their already sterling career.

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Ink Blot Magazine

I highly recommend this album - musically, politically, aesthetically, thematically - you name it.

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The Onion (A.V. Club)

Song for song, this could be its best album.

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All Music Guide

Their brightest, most accessible album to date... the band is absolutely brimming with confidence and vitality.

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Nude As The News

One of 2000's best rock records.

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Pitchfork

All Hands on the Bad One finds the Northwest power-trio at their most melodious, playful, sarcastic, and punchy-- both musically and lyrically.

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Mojo

With simple surf beats and a lyrical bent that takes in everything from ladymen to male models, All Hands... is mostly playful (You're No Rock & Roll Fun) with a touch of pathos (Was It A Lie), but not a bad one in sight.

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Billboard

A strong collection of quick, higher-energy rockers.

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CDNow

All Hands on the Bad One may not be as spiritually cohesive or accomplished as the band's classic 1997 outing, Dig Me Out, but none of that matters when you turn it up and play it loud.

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Spin

Despite the signs of sonic evolution, All Hands is mostly cut from the same cloth as its predecessors, with the record's heat generated from the braiding of lead singer Tucker's histrionic vocals and Brownstein's deadpan backup and everywhere-at-once guitar.

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Wall of Sound

All Hands on the Bad One returns to concise song structure, making it more accessible and ultimately more satisfying.

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Rolling Stone

Despite the thematic monotony, Tucker and her band mates think louder and rock smarter than anyone in their class; a modest effort like All Hands would be another band's masterpiece.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this album is 8.8 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes

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Gustavo M gave it a 10:
This album is amazing, for all things: the lyrics, the music, the great voice of Corin Tucker, it's rock 'n' roll!!

Greg J. gave it a 10:
Amazing album. Guitars are harmonies are some of the best I have heard in a while.

Meg M. gave it an 8:
Dig Me Out is still my favorite, but this comes in close second. Cant wait for ONE BEAT!!!

Christine S. gave it a 6:
I really LOVE S-K, but I think this is my least favorite compared to the other albums (which are the soundtracks to my life). Maybe I just haven't warmed up to it yet.....

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