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Get Behind Me Satan - The White Stripes
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81 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 232 Ratings

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  • Summary: The duo's fifth long-player, destined to be known as GBMS in record reviews everywhere, was recorded in their Detroit studio. While not a total departure from previous efforts, it does find them expanding their sound away from their usual guitar+drums formula.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Los Angeles Times
    100
    One of the most fascinating things about the Stripes' fifth album is that on first listening it is likely to baffle fans of the Detroit duo as much as it will eventually delight them. [5 Jun 2005]
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  2. Alternative Press
    100
    Remarkably cohesive. [Aug 2005, p.176]
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  3. Mojo
    60
    When the approach works, the results are bracingly exploratory; when it doesn't they're frustratingly half-formed. [Jul 2005, p.94]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 142 out of 164
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 164
  3. Negative: 15 out of 164
  1. JawsPapi87
    10
    The White Stripes, like The Strokes are a band who can completely change their sound for one record and it will be just as good as their other work. It's a strangely relaxing album and is a breath of fresh air from 21st century ****… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. AdrianW
    5
    Who do they think they are? I think it's possible that the white stripes are trying to be too white stripes. I'd like to think I know a good album when I hear one and I feel this is kind of getting love because it's the white stripes and it SHOULD be good. rather disappointed. and this from a guy who thought elephant was the best release in it's year...… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. JohnR
    3
    Is it just me or does anyone else think that the White Stripes are totally over-rated? I agree that the songs are very good, but as performers they are rubbish - the 'drummer' is the worst I've heard & seems to monopolise every track. I could supply a better 'beat' than she could... Try hearing the songs without the 'thud' and they are all very good - add the drummer & they're ruined. Please, someone give her a different instrument & let the band evolve. Attractive she is, a drummer she isn't.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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