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Universal acclaim- based on 53 Ratings
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Positive: 49 out of 53
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Mixed: 1 out of 53
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Negative: 3 out of 53
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Oct 9, 2013Still the greatest article from the best rock 'n' roll band of my time. There's not a lackluster moment among these 11 songs, and I couldn't recommend it more for all of the fellow sad-bastard, recovering Smiths fans out there. Hamilton Leithauser is a saint.
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Jun 20, 2012
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AshCFeb 4, 2007
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ToreFOct 5, 2006Best CD ever made
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GaboSMay 31, 2006
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[Anonymous]Jun 21, 2005Their first album was good but not neccessairly a "classic". Still, It showed a lot of promise. This album more than delivers that promise. This band has made one of the best rock albums in years with "Bows + Arrows".
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VinceH.May 18, 2005
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BradDec 19, 2004
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JehovahJoeAug 12, 2004Metacritic has a low value for this album, I think it's the best of the year.
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jodynJul 20, 2004This album is absolutely amazing. From the very first note, you know that you are listening to something special. Their sound is flawless and refreshing.
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woApr 5, 2004This is a great album, but I still like Everyone Who Pretended more. That one gets a 10, this one was just one notch down from there.
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stevegFeb 25, 2004this record gives me hope for music. thank you walkmen
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SteveHFeb 16, 2004The lead singer seems more adventerous relative to the first album, which is for the most part (but not for all the songs) a good thing. I also found the album's pacing a bit awkward, in that the tempo of successive songs varied greatly. "The Rat" is a great song, and the rest of the album has really grown on me. Overall, this was a worthwhile purchase.
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TikiManFeb 11, 2004This is an AMAZING album. The first time I heard it, only the first two tracks stood out but I was compelled to listen again and again and now every track has imprinted itself on my brain. Truly an exceptional piece of work.
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LiebsFeb 10, 2004Everyone... is tough to beat, but I'm happy they're taking a slightly different direction. Their sound is pretty unique, if not slightly formulaic. But, I can't get enough of the "rockers" on this LP and I love the meditative two-chord composition that slowly build and barrel to novas.
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LizzieMFeb 9, 2004Good stuff. I rock out to this daily.
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JustinHFeb 9, 2004This CD is more consistent than their last, with better production.
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[anonymous]Feb 9, 2004his singing gets anoying at times. should scream more like in the rat. Overall worth owning
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gppattenFeb 7, 2004Expands on debut and "The Rat" is the best pure rock song in years
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RockwellCFeb 5, 2004A Cathedral.
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ChrisWFeb 4, 2004Billboard and Rolling Stone no longer represent the masses.
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AramisGFeb 4, 2004
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EliCFeb 4, 2004Love the Walkmen
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JayOFeb 3, 2004Don't listen to the Rollingstone or Billboard reviews this album is definately near perfect sophomore album. Kind of a big shame to see both of the negative reviews but who wouldnt expect that stuff coming from a decrepit old critique rag like RS(which gave Britney 4 stars i fuckin believe!!) and a pop-loving outfit at Billboard.
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Overwhelmingly, it all adds up to an album that will never make a fuss in your collection, but every now and then you'll remember how much you love it.
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Though sonically similar to its predecessor, the new album sets aside whimsical wandering to make room for more straight-for-the-heart (by way of the throat) conviction; simply put, it rocks harder.
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Each of these songs displays a mastery of craft rarely heard.