Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. If all that this still-decent album does is pique interest in what Dananananaykroyd are like live, then it will have done its job because that is where the magic lies.
  2. Hey Everyone! manages to occupy a space all of its own--an achievement in itself.
  3. Dananananaykroyd are, on this album's evidence, a fine band.
  4. Dananan’s first album proper suffers from the same problems as Los Campesinos!’ flawed debut; ‘Black Wax’ and ‘Pink Sabbath’ are both thrilling, if wonky, pop songs, but they could be appreciated more fully as singles rather than back to back.
  5. Q Magazine
    60
    While there is plenty here that's impressive, the odd change of gear wouldn't go amiss next time around. [May 2009, p.110]
  6. Uncut
    60
    Driven by two drummers they owe much to the styles of Fucked Up, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Torche, but on 'Black Wax' they apply the brakes, revealing a surprising amount of melodic, colle-rock bounce. [May 2009, p.82]
  7. In its own combustive way, it's weirdly memorable.
  8. Everyone will find something appealing about Dananananaykroyd, no matter how small, but it’s difficult to imagine anyone truly loving this record, regardless of whether they judge it by its cover.
User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Sep 4, 2010
    8
    Full of agressive songs. Its really 'in your face' and I've enjoyed listening to it.
    My picks for the album are 'Pink Sabbath', 'Black Wax',
    Full of agressive songs. Its really 'in your face' and I've enjoyed listening to it.
    My picks for the album are 'Pink Sabbath', 'Black Wax', 'Totally Bone' and 'Hey James'.
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  2. ROb
    May 25, 2009
    10
    I love this CD. It is active, attacking pop music. Nothing better.
  3. MarcL
    May 16, 2009
    9
    Very catchy, fun, and original. I enjoy it very much.