Earth To The Dandy Warhols
by The Dandy Warhols
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6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 36
  3. Negative: 12 out of 36

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  1. nathanbo
    Mar 25, 2016
    0
    When the work was lacking terrible alternative music for Seattle Dandy Warhols stepped to the occasion. This is another clear example of a group that is not big and the music shows why. Its really hard to get their music because everything is really lacking an sense of originality. The music comes across as either underwhelming or clearly inspired by something else. Some of their musicWhen the work was lacking terrible alternative music for Seattle Dandy Warhols stepped to the occasion. This is another clear example of a group that is not big and the music shows why. Its really hard to get their music because everything is really lacking an sense of originality. The music comes across as either underwhelming or clearly inspired by something else. Some of their music videos are pretty cool, but to me the band always comes across as force mix between Yo La Tengo and Nirvana. That sounds awesome right! Not exactly, the music lack the creativity of Yo La Tengo and the energy of Nirvana. I much rather listen to morning Talk Radio than have this playing in my car. When I first heard this album I thought the Dandy Warhols were a terrible Velvet Underground cover band, but to be honest that is probably the best way of describing them. I know every artists has a bad album once in a while, but honestly it's hard to imagine anyone wanting to continue to listen to them, especially if this was your introduction to them.… Expand
  2. rob
    Nov 1, 2008
    9
    Much better than the haters would have you believe.
  3. oscarl
    Oct 8, 2008
    8
    I dont get it? critics go on about how good thirteen tales, their "old" stuff is so good, and they bitch about how crap ...earth is. sure, it sounds like they haven't progressed anywhere with the album, but is that such a bad thing?
  4. PaulA
    Sep 28, 2008
    8
    Critics hate this stuff, but I really don't understand why. There is much to appreciate in this album. I have always been a fan of the unconventional, and that's what this is, packaged in easily digestible, catchy tunes. Don't take it too seriously, there's a bevy of silly stuff, just try to enjoy it.
  5. JasonK
    Sep 25, 2008
    3
    What a terrible album. There are only 4 songs of any value here and two of those are direct copies of other songs (Talk Radio sounds like Green and Love Song is a bit of plucking away from being a straight "Minesoter" rip off). To all those "fans" saying this album is anything but poor, you are kidding yourselves. Maybe courtney should start writing better songs and not pass subpar What a terrible album. There are only 4 songs of any value here and two of those are direct copies of other songs (Talk Radio sounds like Green and Love Song is a bit of plucking away from being a straight "Minesoter" rip off). To all those "fans" saying this album is anything but poor, you are kidding yourselves. Maybe courtney should start writing better songs and not pass subpar efforts off as new work. Blah!… Expand
  6. AndersK
    Sep 21, 2008
    10
    Best album of the year. The Dandy Warhols' best album, by far.
  7. jaywh
    Sep 20, 2008
    1
    It sucked, i hated every song the album was as bad as the last one they use to be a good band i miss the stuff like they had in come down and 13 tales , its a shame.
  8. PatD.
    Sep 2, 2008
    7
    A dense album, with some brilliant moments and some less... like an amalgam of all the styles the Dandys flirted with since their beginning. not their best effort for sure but a good one still.
  9. WesM.
    Sep 1, 2008
    4
    I don't know... I didn't think it was THAT terrible... granted, I haven't kept a single one of these songs on rotation so... yeah.
  10. Bert
    Sep 1, 2008
    10
    This album is a lot better than some of the critics and the elitist 'underground' BJTM fans would have you believe; it's got it's fair share of catchy tunes. From Mission Control to Talk Radio to The Legend of the Last of the Outlaw Truckers, Earth to the Dandy Warhols is undoubtedly their strongest album since 13 tales. Why do I get the feeling everyone who rated this This album is a lot better than some of the critics and the elitist 'underground' BJTM fans would have you believe; it's got it's fair share of catchy tunes. From Mission Control to Talk Radio to The Legend of the Last of the Outlaw Truckers, Earth to the Dandy Warhols is undoubtedly their strongest album since 13 tales. Why do I get the feeling everyone who rated this album 2 or lower don't actually *own* this album? Particularly comments like Felipe P. - How can you even proclaim this the 'worst album of the year'? Call it a crazy hunch, but the lack of substantiation in your 'review' seems to indicate you haven't even listened to the album.… Expand
  11. JamieH.
    Aug 29, 2008
    10
    This is what I love about this band is that each album has a completely different sound. There isn't a whole lot of bands out there that have that kind of diversity in their music that the Dandy's have. Really good album for such a stand out band.
  12. NickZ
    Aug 28, 2008
    9
    I never understood what was so bad about self-indulgence. In the middle of a rock-n-roll era that prefers fake minimalism and dry recording techniques, the Dandys manage to release a big fat wet rock n roll record. It's clear that people simply don't like the late 70s anymore and that gets the Dandys in trouble for making a big-sound record. This record is stunning, heavy, dark, I never understood what was so bad about self-indulgence. In the middle of a rock-n-roll era that prefers fake minimalism and dry recording techniques, the Dandys manage to release a big fat wet rock n roll record. It's clear that people simply don't like the late 70s anymore and that gets the Dandys in trouble for making a big-sound record. This record is stunning, heavy, dark, fun, and most importantly, creative. Don't be afraid of the sound -- rock n roll won't hurt you.… Expand
  13. IraS.
    Aug 25, 2008
    2
    Go away Dandy Warhols and take your little Courtney-Courtney Taylor-Taylor with you when you go.
  14. ChrisC.
    Aug 23, 2008
    9
    This is the The Dandy's best album since their pop-masterpiece, Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia, and it's definitely one of the best album's of the year. Those who don't see that are either not giving it a chance or are taking themselves too seriously or juste simply have bad taste. If you forgive and forget "Musee d'Nougat", every track on this album hits the This is the The Dandy's best album since their pop-masterpiece, Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia, and it's definitely one of the best album's of the year. Those who don't see that are either not giving it a chance or are taking themselves too seriously or juste simply have bad taste. If you forgive and forget "Musee d'Nougat", every track on this album hits the mark and the album's electicism is ironically what makes it all hang together. Dandys rule.… Expand
  15. JimV.
    Aug 23, 2008
    9
    Great friggin album.
  16. BrandonS.
    Aug 21, 2008
    9
    Another great album by the Dandys. They've reined in some of the excesses of Odditorium and mostly get back to the amazing grooves and harmonies of their previous albums. This is a great addition to their already strong body of work.
  17. MaxwellS.
    Aug 21, 2008
    10
    The Dandy Warhols have always been about experimentation within a thousand genres. They have finally put together what seems to be an edgier, darker, and at some points-- even sillier, Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia. As usual, the press and music listeners alike bash Taylor and his amazing band because they can not wrap their heads around such diverse soundscapes such as Earth to the The Dandy Warhols have always been about experimentation within a thousand genres. They have finally put together what seems to be an edgier, darker, and at some points-- even sillier, Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia. As usual, the press and music listeners alike bash Taylor and his amazing band because they can not wrap their heads around such diverse soundscapes such as Earth to the Dandy Warhols. Quite frankly, you have to realize that the album was totally self produced. There is nothing indulgent about being independent as far as I know. Music critics and fans alike are going to continue praising acts like the New Pornographers and Spoon until the end of time, despite their very similar themes and sounds on each album. Not to bash other acts, but many of the almost middle-aged indie rockers who are putting out albums every year are not progressing as much as the Warhols in sound, only in quality mixing procedures. I judge the Dandys by how much ear candy they present every album. This one imparticular is impressive as each song transitions into the next, but the sound starting as anthemic and ending like an early twentieth century French film. Songs such as "The Last Outlaw Truckers aka the ballad of Sheriff Shorty" and "Beast of All Saints" dabble in that epic vibe that they have displayed in the past on tracks like "Get Off," but in a manner that is much more intense than any of their previous albums. So much more intense that you can pretty much imagine an epic Western movie while listening. The songs flow, but they are all over the place at the same time. That is talented in itself; they are unrepetitive and absolutely sincere simultaneously. It's really no wonder that they opened for the Rolling Stones last summer in Europe. This album is a major feat for them and the tour should bring some pretty amazing shows and setlists. I recommend this HIGHLY. Or, um, I highly recommend this. Yeah.… Expand
  18. PacNW
    Aug 21, 2008
    10
    They are my boyz from PDX, man. Give up the love for the Dandy's, y'all. Portland! Woohoo! The best! Portland is so cool.
  19. MichaelT.
    Aug 20, 2008
    9
    I don't think this deserves as high a ranking as I'm giving it, but if the "fashionable" commentators here feel so compelled to give it a zero and be so slavishly narrow-minded because they didn't like how they came across on the documentary "Dig!" - then I'll gladly overcomensate and do the same because this CD has got some really cool, spacey tracks (and yes they can I don't think this deserves as high a ranking as I'm giving it, but if the "fashionable" commentators here feel so compelled to give it a zero and be so slavishly narrow-minded because they didn't like how they came across on the documentary "Dig!" - then I'll gladly overcomensate and do the same because this CD has got some really cool, spacey tracks (and yes they can be way too self- indulgent), but it still doesn't deserve a zero.… Expand
  20. MichaelA.
    Aug 20, 2008
    7
    I think this one's getting an unfair slam. It's not my favorite Dandy's album, but it's infinitely better than Odditorium, their last one, and more consistent than Welcome to the Monkey House. Love 'em or hate 'em... I don't think this one will change your mind but there are a handful of killer songs here.
  21. AlexP.
    Aug 20, 2008
    0
    Just the most unaware, droning dullness. I wish I didn't have to invest my time.
  22. TerryD.
    Aug 20, 2008
    10
    I was going to give it a 7, but I'm so sick of these pretentious people giving it a zero just because they are too obstinate to listen to it without a fair set of ears. Just keep dissing the Dandy's because you didn't like how they portrayed on "Dig!" I had problems with it, but I still felt it had merit. A zero eh! Whatever makes you Dandy dissers feel superior.
  23. MattM.
    Aug 20, 2008
    0
    I was willing to listen to Welcome To The Monkey House repeatedly despite some really awful efforts. There was even a moment or two of Odditorium that wasn't pure dog crap. But this release...well, I could have sworn there was actually dog crap spewing from my speakers. This band needs to stop making music and stop NOW.
  24. RockyF.
    Aug 20, 2008
    0
    This band is horrible!
  25. JamesN.
    Aug 20, 2008
    0
    I was a fan until 2005. This is a self indulgent, worthless piece of crap that I have tried to get into but come back to the same conclusion (A complete was of my time and yours). Do yourself a favour, don't bother.
  26. FelipeP.
    Aug 20, 2008
    0
    The worst album of the year.
  27. FranklinF.
    Aug 19, 2008
    10
    The 15-minute noise that comprises the final track on this record notwithstanding, this album is fantastic! Most music critics seemed to be skewed against this band because of the "Dig!" doc, which I haven't seen, and now don't plan to. I've never much liked the Dandies before--a song here or there, but their two albums prior to this were pretty uniformly awful. Not this The 15-minute noise that comprises the final track on this record notwithstanding, this album is fantastic! Most music critics seemed to be skewed against this band because of the "Dig!" doc, which I haven't seen, and now don't plan to. I've never much liked the Dandies before--a song here or there, but their two albums prior to this were pretty uniformly awful. Not this one. From beginning to end, every song has a hook, and the more I play it, the more I like it. The sequence from "Mis Amigos" through "Valerie Yum" is particularly eye-opening--the best they've ever done. And the 9 tracks prior to that run the gamut from folk, sludge, funk, psych, and space-age rock, and play each genre convincingly. Give this record a chance, even if smarmy "These guys from Dig aren't as cool as I am"-type rock critics won't. Far and away, their best record yet.… Expand

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46

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 20
  3. Negative: 5 out of 20
  1. Billboard
    50
    The set is somewhat of a shambolic affair, wherein kernels of good ideas get blown out, jumbled up or lost in execution.
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  2. Blender
    40
    Their sixth album is shambling and empty, spiked infrequently with a good bassline or an almost-good chorus, and even the jokes founder on the band’s contempt.
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  3. Observer Music Monthly
    60
    Their sixth album (and the first on their own label) is their most self-assured set yet, veering from sparkling glam to funky New Orleans boogie by way of early Nineties shoegazing.
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