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Universal acclaim- based on 283 Ratings
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Positive: 242 out of 283
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Mixed: 22 out of 283
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Negative: 19 out of 283
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ElizaBJun 14, 2005This is an infectious collection of songs. The brilliance is in the subtleties and the ability of this album to grow on you more and more with each and every listen. The Stripes have mastered a stunning album. All are highlights, blinding highlights are Forever for Her, Ugly As I Seem, I'm Lonely, My Doorbell and Red Rain.
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NeilPJun 14, 2005A great new sound for the white stripes. But i do sort of miss the elephant sound.
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DeanMJun 13, 2005Derivative, needs more work...Sloppy CD overall. Lacks the energy of the other cd's with the exception of a couple tracks. Boo...
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PeterTJun 13, 2005
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MaggieCJun 13, 2005This album is AWESOME! Very different but listen through a couple times and it will blow your mind, as good as Elephant.
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[Anonymous]Jun 12, 2005This might be the best White Stripes album.
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cjmarkeJun 12, 2005Really like the band, waited patiently for this album, feel let down. It just isn''t as listeneable as the past two records.
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DaveFJun 11, 2005
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KellyWJun 11, 2005An amazing record that is, quite simply, the best album of the year.
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RichardHJun 10, 2005The best thing i can say about this album is it isnt Elephant 2. Jack White is smart to know you cant top perfection but you can go around it.
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NikkisJun 10, 2005This cd proves that Jack White is honestly a genius, he never fails to please and excite his fans. His lyrics and his wide range of instrument use is completely unexpected and suprisingly brilliant, and Meg has proven to compliment Jack perfectly. Never underestimate the stripes ever!
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BernieBJun 10, 2005
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LennonMJun 10, 2005Definitely a different sound, but anyone who's listened to the White Stripes realizes this, well unles your one of those idiots who thinks the White Stripes are all about Elephant. As usual Jack changed up the sound, just can't say I really was too impressed. None the less, it's a good album. Give it a 7.
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LBJun 10, 2005Pretty decent album. It will catch you off guard. I didn't think it was that good on first listen and was disappointed by the lack of guitars but, after a few listens, I can tell you that most of the songs are pretty good (Blue Orchid, My Doorbell, Take Take Take, Red Rain and so on). However, some songs are lacking that extra something to put them over the top.
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EricGJun 10, 2005is this a tribute to ledzepplin?
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jasonkkJun 9, 2005This album is so goood, i masturbate to the nurse
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ChrisJJun 9, 2005This is an overhyped album by a band that can "seem" to do no wrong. Listen closely and you will hear experimentation gone wrong. This album is weak, inconsistent, boring, weird, and annoying. Meg can not sing, Jack needs to get some sun and learn a thing or two about music.
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MarkRJun 9, 2005Best yet from the White Stripes, and obviously the best CD of 2005 (only dwarfed in the decade by American Idiot)
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tibszeroJun 9, 2005I only gave this album a 4 in the hopes that it will grow on me otherwise it seems more like a 2. I adore the White Stripes but sadly I think this will be just an embarrassing side note in their career.
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JayJJun 9, 2005They told me it was Genius, and that was all I needed.
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RyanKJun 9, 2005Don't believe it when you hear this album sounds incomplete or rushed. This album has great songs and a great sound, making it even better than the monstrous last White Stripes album Elephant.
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rossJun 9, 2005A great album and definitely the best of a class collection which this band have given us. Not only does it unite fans with the classic sound of the white stripes but also takes another step in evolving as a band. Blows all competition out of the water and even destroys their own previous records. Best stripes album ever (until the next one!!!)
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EricaGJun 9, 2005I love the White Stripes, and I think there are several great songs on this cd!! There are also a few I can't stand, but I feel the good songs on this cd are better than the good songs on the other cds. So it sort of balances out, I can live with the bad songs because the good ones are so worth it!
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ShawnGJun 9, 2005
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JaneCJun 8, 2005This one rocks. A nice combo of previous sounds- some De Stijl-type mixes, blues, bluegrass, and piano stompers.
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jojonJun 8, 2005maybe not what anyone expects, but who wants a predictable artist?
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AaronRJun 8, 2005The Stripes continue to crush on every other rock band with great songs that range from hard nosed rock to blue grass. Jack is the man and Meg is as wonderful as ever!!!
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juliogJun 8, 2005
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briandJun 8, 2005At first listen I was like what the f*&( is this garbage. After 4 listens, I think it is going to be a masterpiece. Once the initial shock wears off, people will truly appreciate this work of art. Look it could be like the new Coldplay album that took a thousand years and puts you to sleep after three songs. In your face, pure energy, from Jack's soul; just with a new outlet.
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SauwJun 8, 2005
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RogerYJun 8, 2005The White Stripes take this album in a new direction and their careers to yet another level. Jack and Meg White have become the Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon of the next generation. They are not only making music, but also creating art.
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cleopatrajJun 8, 2005
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BrettLJun 8, 2005the people who say this album isn't genius are the people who think that linkin park and sum 41 are genius, and their opinions don't really matter because they don't have souls. the idea that a great album can't be recorded quickly is stupid. According to you guys then, when Chinese Democracy comes out, it will be the greatest album of all time. I don't think so.
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JeffWJun 8, 2005
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GnarlesJun 8, 2005
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arnabmJun 8, 2005very confident song-writing and recording, and the songs grow you quite quickly. i bought this at the same time as x&y, and this record represents all that x&y could have been: ballsy, experimentative, and catchy. take, take, take is my favorite song so far. get it.
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ShaunTJun 8, 2005Unbelievable... like "let it bleed" era Stones with some bluegrass thrown in. Great stuff
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andrewJun 8, 2005If you don't like it, you just don't get it. That's not your fault, it's just that you probably aren't even one of those who the Stripes HOPE get it. You probably want something more accessible and safe. And that's fine - go pick up another bland offering from Coldplay instead.
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AndreiCJun 7, 2005This album made me so happy when i heard it just because it's so perfect. It has everything just like previous albums, especially Elephant. Blue orchid is an awsome new 7NA, instinct blues is great just like my doorbell... everything sounds excellent and different... and the lyrics are poetry.
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CarrieJun 7, 2005This album proves the pointlessness of pinning labels on the things you love and tucking them away into their shoebox. Listen to it with an open mind. You won't be disappointed.
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BDWJun 7, 2005
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NofsGrrlJun 7, 2005
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JoshJun 7, 2005
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ChrisCJun 7, 2005Get Behind Me Satan is fully of more extremely energetic, well crafted songs. But, the White Stripes branch out musically and do more experimentation than in their previous records, so people who hate it when bands change their sound will hate this album. Open minded music fans, on the other hand, should love it. One of the best of the year.
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johngJun 7, 2005this is beyond words..... but not in a good way. The Nurse is so creepy, its stupid. good songs: Blue Orchid, My Doorbell, The Denial Twist, Instinct Blues, ...Take, Take, Take,... Red Rain. bad songs: the nurse, Forver For Her( Over For Me), White Moon, Passive Manipulation, As Ugly As I Seem. the rest are somewhere in between, more or less badley.
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SteveJun 7, 2005The White Stripes are one of the most overrated bands ever, this was a dissapointment.
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JWJun 7, 2005
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NielsRJun 7, 2005
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DaveDJun 7, 2005It kind of ticks me off that this record is so good. It's a masterpiece, blah blah blah, the Jack White seems invigorated from working with Loretta, blah blah, there isn't a weak track here, blah blah. The White Stripes have released the best album of the year. How boring. Is this 2001?
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CraigJun 7, 2005
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aaronrJun 7, 2005I hope every "fan" hates this album. get rid of em, the direction is not shocking (listen to cold mountain soundtrack, and to van lear rose), it is perfect. soul never sounded so good.
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ClintJun 7, 2005
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sumshJun 7, 2005By far, the WORST White Stripes album.
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JaxJun 7, 2005It took me a bit of time to warm up to Get Behind Me Satan, as it seemed a bit sparse but after a dozen listens it is clear that The White Stripes are the only real straight-up American rock band out there right now. Perhaps that be overstating a bit but this album is a wonder. I expect it will not get the praise it deserves because I doubt many critics will take the necessary time to absorb it.
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IanRJun 7, 2005This is a really eclectic, experimental, and all around different album for the White Stripes... but even so, it's definitely a White Stripes album, and it rocks hard, even when it plays it cool.
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JoeJun 7, 2005
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MattJun 7, 2005Disappointed. Only a few interesting songs. Most of them are easy to get bored of, overal sound of the white stripes are repetitive and easy to get bored of in my opinion.
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IanSJun 7, 2005It
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davoJun 7, 2005
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MikaTJun 6, 2005Greetings from Finland. I just have to say that I love it! There are a lot of great songs there. Like the previous albums I felt the more you listen this the more you love it. So don't throw this away after the first listen if you didn't like it ;)
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JudesJun 6, 2005
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giuliacJun 6, 2005The Rolling Stone review of this album is dead on. The White Stripes have every other rock band in modern music beaten to a pulp. On "Get Behind me Satan" they are as creative, original and intriguing as they always have been. It may not beat "Elephant", but that doesn't matter--it's not trying to. Definitely the best album of the year so far.
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RickyPJun 6, 2005
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RuthJun 6, 2005
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PhillipDJun 6, 2005The brilliance continues ...
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cristianpJun 6, 2005BUENISIMO!
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LeonardoFJun 6, 2005I wanted to give the album an 11, but that's not possible. This is the best, most compelling and experimental album the White Stripes have released. "The Nurse", "Take Take Take" and "Red Rain" are the highlights.
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Awards & Rankings
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The New York TimesIt's an album so strong and so unexpected that it may change the way people hear all its predecessors. And that's just a start. Listen long enough, and this album might change the way you hear lots of other bands, too.
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A very strange album, which shreds the old White Stripes rulebook (no bass, just guitar and drums) and pushes into territories way beyond the blues and rock of their previous four records.
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A sidestep that’s as easy to admire as it is hard to love.