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Universal acclaim- based on 96 Ratings
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Positive: 89 out of 96
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Mixed: 3 out of 96
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Negative: 4 out of 96
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Aug 25, 2022Post-Nothing melts into a hazy dream, Celebration Rock does exactly what it claims to do-it burns on and on like the best sort of party.
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Mar 9, 2013I haven't enjoyed or connected with an album as much as I have with this one in 10 years. It makes you feel young and alive without using cheap tricks, the raw yet not messy riffs and hooks drawing you back again and again.
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Dec 25, 2012Lush, vibrant guitars and brilliant drumming headline the Japandroids' "Celebration Rock". And believe me, it's just that - a celebration. I can't remember the last time a rock album hit me this hard and had me cheering and dancing this much. There's potential for this is to be one of the all-timers.
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Dec 19, 2012Oh dear. What an album! I had doubts on the first listens, I wasn't sure if I was gonna listen to this again but then, man, I became addicted to this album. "The heart of Rock n' Roll is still beatin', and beatin' hard!"
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Dec 17, 2012This duo is awesome! I'd really say, this short album is indie rock at its best. Their adroit phrasing and the rough tunes merge so perfectly well and there isn't any single song on this CD that isn't brililiant, however they are relatively similar to each other. I admire their style and "Celebration Rock" is definitely one of the best releases in the year 2012!
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Nov 9, 2012This album is simply a blast to listen to. My personal favourite for the Polaris Prize this year. The album is so aptly named. It starts as a celebration with rock and it powers through the whole thing. Love it.
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Nov 6, 2012
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Oct 18, 2012'Celebration Rock' by Japandroids is probably one of the most exciting albums this year! Out of all the new albums I have listened to this year 'Celebration Rock' brings thrill to one ears with the edgy fresh tunes and and uplifting beats.
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Jul 19, 2012This album is in your face and straight to the point, and that's why I love it. I honestly haven't listened to a rock album that I've enjoyed as much as this one in a long time. Every song on this eight track album is awesome, and I highly recommend it to any fan of indie rock or just good music in general. Definitely going to be in my top 5 albums of 2012.
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Jun 18, 2012Celebration Rock is miles ahead of its predecessor in production, lyrics, and fist pumping tunes. The 8 tracks are fulled fuzzed out guitar riffs and pounding drums, never overstaying their welcome. Some people may find it a bit too crunchy, definitely not an album for everybody. I find it close to perfect.
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Jun 18, 2012I enjoyed this album. A lot. It might not be as good as Post-Nothing, but it's a great sophomore attempt. "The House That Heaven Built" is among one of the best rock songs this year. Each track is catchy and very upbeat. The lyrics are great too. All In All, Celebration Rock really is a celebration for indie rock. B+
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Jun 18, 2012
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Jun 8, 2012The only album for months that makes me happy because i realize that i'm not so dead inside. Who cares about hearing it at a concert or a freshman party. I'm rocking my chair right now listening to this.
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Jun 5, 2012
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Jun 5, 2012It's **** loud, brilliantly fast, with some quite deep lyrics buried in the aforementioned volume, though not so deep as to be jarring and stupidly introspective in comparison to the music. But too be honest above all this it's just a **** fun album that i've danced to and sat down and listen. ITS JUST **** GOOD FUN. no better way to explain it
Awards & Rankings
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Oct 30, 2012Japandroids is bloated, angry, and absolute proof that the heart of rock & roll is still beating.
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Q MagazineOct 12, 2012Celebration Rock delivers more of the same good-time guitar-pop anthems about girls and night on the tiles, delivered at breakneck velocity and near-deafening volume. [Jul 2012, p.104]
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Jul 31, 2012The songs punch and swerve and sway like organic beings, structured in a way that amplifies rather than hems in emotional resonance.