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Universal acclaim- based on 63 Ratings
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Positive: 50 out of 63
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Mixed: 9 out of 63
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Negative: 4 out of 63
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BoPJun 3, 2009
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WilliamPJun 6, 2009Musicianshis is -- as always -- first rate, but the urgency of the message is back. And, it rocks.
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SeanRisherJun 7, 2009The Band did it with this one!
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JohnRJun 23, 2009This is an incredible album that truly commemorates their fallen band member, LeRoi Moore. I am a huge DMB fan and this album has instantly become one of my favorite albums that I throw up in the tear of Crash, Busted Stuff, and Before These Crowded Streets.
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ChrisWJun 7, 2009Absolutely the best album these very talented musicians have put together.
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ChrisMJun 15, 2009This album carries with it an implicit message of love and humanity that makes it the most mature DMB yet.
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Oct 12, 2010I liked this album, though not as good as some older stuff never-the-less it achieves relevance for today. songs through out album are pretty good and diverse. Its cool to know that Dave and the crew minus Leroi are still competent in making good music. Its evident that Dave is just doing all that he has ever known, writing and performing art.
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JaySJul 3, 2009DMB's last 3 studio albums have all had their high points, but generally speaking, we're disappointing, compared to earlier work. Big Whiskey, with the help of Tim Reynolds, really sets a new standard for the band. The more I listed to it, the more I love it.
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BrianCSep 6, 2009This was their most musically diverse album to date which touched on various styles ranging from a crash-esque ballad to big band. I was impressed by this album and think that the true musical genius of this band made it's way to the surface despite the loss of a beloved member of the band. Truly great tribute.
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JohnMJun 4, 2009a moving tribute to leroi moore. surely one of the best albums in the DMB catalog. lifting themes and musical styles from early in their career with some of the more dreamy tones of the latter work.
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Sep 7, 2010another highly enjoyable album from Dave Matthews Band. this group certainly improves when performing live but this set of songs makes for a nice listen. doesnt really push the envelope much nor does it disappoint
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MattH-CJun 9, 2009While not quite "Big Three" material (the 3 being "Under the Table and Dreaming," "Crash" & "Before These Crowded Streets," Big Whiskey is akin to Busted Stuff...a solid album with a few "wtf" moments (Funny The Way It Is, for example).
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BrentSJun 13, 2009Very bland. Better than Stand up. But the hooks are missing except on three songs. Quite dull thoughout, even with the "difficult" to play time signatures that people keep mentioning. I really wanted to like this, but the album is plain dull.
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JDVJun 5, 2009The music is there, but I miss young miserable Dave's lyrics. Rich happy Dave forgot how to write lyrics and arguably his more complex rhythms. Anyone that calls this DMB's best, has clearly never heard, or forgotten Under the Table, Recently EP, and if we're going to include live albums, Red Rocks...nothing else compares.
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Jan 11, 2014
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JoeJun 3, 2009I'm a fan of the DMB that is 30 minute Bartender and Lie in our Graves. The older stuff I guess. This album is definitely not in that vein. It's just not the record for me.
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GregAJun 3, 2009Absolutely insulting to the world of music. Why anyone would listen to this boyish, simple, lackluster music is beyond me--much less give it a good review.
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BrandonWJul 13, 2009
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Throughout, the spectre of death rarely recedes, but life--embodied by the proto-DMB revelry of 'Why I Am'--still prevails.
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Big Whiskey, though, is a lot like a New Orleans funeral parade--mourning and zest balled into big, brawny music.
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A fond, funky farewell.