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70 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: Featuring guitarists named Rock and Roll Indian and Surge Joebot, the latest indie-rock sensation to come out of Detroit combines punk, new-wave and disco on this debut full-length. Included here is a new version of their hit single "Danger! High Voltage" with the White Stripes' Jack White on backing vocals.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    91
    They exist only to rock your world. If you don't let them, you're the stupid one.
  2. Under The Radar
    60
    A guilty pleasure. [#5, p.108]
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  3. Splendid
    10
    A novelty act, a misfire and a waste of time.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. EmW
    10
    Proof that critics are a pile of complete wank. What a bunch of tossers for slating this truly brilliant album, i play it all the time. . . Get your ass on the floor & start throwing some shapes already! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! BUY IT NOW! ! !… Expand
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  2. BenK
    10
    This is as well crafted a debut as Television's Marquee Moon or Talking Head's '77.
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  3. MichaelC
    10
    Any critic that gave this less than 80, is deaf. Also a liar. This album changed mt life. Buy it or regret it forever
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