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Generally favorable reviews- based on 82 Ratings
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Positive: 60 out of 82
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Mixed: 10 out of 82
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Negative: 12 out of 82
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Mar 15, 2011A strong, exciting, varied debut which has sadly overshadowed most of their work since. Art Brut's first album still sounds as exciting today as it did when I first heard it. They were the best band in Britain in 2005 and this album deserves more recognition.
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MarcAug 4, 2008Most of you people are crazy. This is top-shelf stuff.
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EricCNov 26, 2007I can't believe there's a band making music like this. But I'm ecstatic that they are. Some of the bluntest music you'll ever hear (you'll quickly realize this in the first track, which simply celebrates the fact that they formed a band). It may not stick with you too long, but for those first few listens, it's an experience you won't be finding anywhere else.
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JayPMar 23, 2007It doesn't get any better than this. Best record of the decade.
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RaylJan 5, 2007Fantastic
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ToddWNov 1, 2006
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MattJAug 17, 2006Music to enjoy, surely music is there to make you want to dance, laugh, and feel, Emily kane takes everyone back to their first love, hilarious throughout, just thoroughly enjoyable!
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NathanBAug 8, 2006Catchy
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MikeGAug 8, 2006A year after this album's initial release, Bang Bang Rock 'n' Roll is already, and surprisingly, a classic. I'm not kidding, because they aren't kidding either.
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MikeH.Aug 5, 2006
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AnonymousTipoffJul 24, 2006"You don't get it!"
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RichRJul 7, 2006
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seantJul 6, 2006its an excellent record that draws comparisons to the fall and the buzzcocks. it doesnt hurt that they are pretty much poking fun at all the buzz bands of today either.
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NuggetJun 12, 2006
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GaboSMay 31, 2006
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danMay 30, 2006Pitchfork Syndrome, I'm afraid. Music critics who want to be rock stars love the idea of rock stars who want to be music critics. That said, it is quite entertaining.
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SmileyGMay 26, 2006Some of the most up front, in your face, lyrical content your hear all year, and then some... Highlights: Formed a Band, My Little Brother, Bad Weekend
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RudigerMay 24, 2006Funny, Smart, Lively and Catchy. An album that will stand the test of time Had me listning to it again and again
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MattHApr 30, 2006It's hard to believe something this simple could be this good. This album is not only fantastically funny but catchy as well.
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marksApr 20, 2006
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DrewMar 13, 2006Really catchy and it continues to grow on you-
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NickMar 2, 2006A good album.
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RobNoxiousJan 17, 2006
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JustSomebodyJan 9, 2006
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olivereDec 23, 2005
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CarstenDec 22, 2005Take the wit (and elements of the singing style) of the streets - and put it to indie-rock. You have Art Brut. An interesting listen even if it's not your thing.
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MAGNUSUDec 4, 2005Finally someone gets it!
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TimENov 28, 2005Pretty good! One of the better albums this year. They're awesome live!
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AlexBAug 2, 2005Solid album over-all, much more than '2 singles' in any case. Moreover, it contains the best single ever concerning erectile disfunction, which is a subject close to my... heart.
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MikeJul 27, 2005great album!
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Awards & Rankings
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SpinThese Brits deconstruct bombast via bombastic guitar riffs. [Jun 2005, p.108]
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It all adds up to blatantly catchy, deceptively simple wannabe-clever, can’t-help-but-be-cheeky art-punk.
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MojoEvery generation needs an Art Brut. [Jun 2005, p.100]