I Get Wet
by Andrew W.K.
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 48
  3. Negative: 9 out of 48

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  1. PeterM
    Nov 8, 2006
    10
    Any album that gets a 0.6 from Pitchfork Media has to be good!
  2. Johnny
    Apr 22, 2006
    10
    Listen, if the listeners have fun then the music is fun. I've seen him live 3 times and he gives you your money's worth every time. This is one of my favorite albums of all time.
  3. IanG
    Jan 8, 2004
    10
    Cometh the year, cometh the Darkness. But Andrew WK did it first, revitalising metal in a way that has to be heard to be believed. To list the highlights is really to list all but a couple of the tracks (the last one's a bit suspect), but the title track is a work of genius, and 'Party Hard' deserves to be an even bigger anthem than it is.
  4. brandonf
    Oct 3, 2006
    10
    sick album
  5. KeithW
    Jul 21, 2006
    9
    Gold! From the interview with the onion: Every melody line is composed of like 40 sounds combined. I did not want it to be the sound of a guitar and drums and bass playing. I wanted it to be the sound of the song playing, so you just hear one big, massive instrument grinding out this song. You can imagine it sort of all coming from one enormous source, where you just hear an infinite Gold! From the interview with the onion: Every melody line is composed of like 40 sounds combined. I did not want it to be the sound of a guitar and drums and bass playing. I wanted it to be the sound of the song playing, so you just hear one big, massive instrument grinding out this song. You can imagine it sort of all coming from one enormous source, where you just hear an infinite expanse of a million things all happening in perfect unison, all laid out in front of you. Perfect description!… Expand
  6. EzraD
    Mar 10, 2008
    10
    You get into this album by laughing at its ridiculousness. Then, by the sheer force of AWK's sincerity, you begin to love it, and you love it genuinely.
  7. Tap
    Apr 15, 2002
    9
    Every now and then someone comes along with a sound so different, so unique, so revolutionary that it changes that it freakin rearranges the mountains on the rock landscape. This is a fun album to listen to until that record comes around.
  8. LilliLovesEm
    Jun 14, 2002
    10
    he's hot, he raps great, and he's funny....what else do ya want?
  9. MichaelE.
    Aug 19, 2002
    9
    If you realize that even he doesn't take his style of music that seriously, it's one of the most enjoyable rock albums ever.
  10. BenA
    Apr 21, 2005
    8
    Not a musical masterpiece, but it isn't supposed to be. What it is however is great fun for people who don't need soul-searching lyrics to PARTY HARD.
  11. TRG
    Sep 9, 2007
    10
    The genius isn't apparent until you realize there isn't an ironic bone in AWK's body.
  12. JesseM
    Jul 3, 2009
    9
    This is the "Monty Python & the Holy Grail" of amazing albums. There's no way I can listen to this and be in a bad mood. It's absolutely ridiculous-- "I love New York City! Oh yeah! New York City!"-- and he knows it. I mean, for God's sake, look at the damned track titles. It's a tongue-firmly-in-cheek homage to 80s hair bands, and is so much fun that it deserves a This is the "Monty Python & the Holy Grail" of amazing albums. There's no way I can listen to this and be in a bad mood. It's absolutely ridiculous-- "I love New York City! Oh yeah! New York City!"-- and he knows it. I mean, for God's sake, look at the damned track titles. It's a tongue-firmly-in-cheek homage to 80s hair bands, and is so much fun that it deserves a special place in everyone's libraries full of depressing pop.… Expand
  13. Justin
    Aug 2, 2009
    10
    The fact that he hit himself in the face with a brick for the album artwork really says it all. I'm not sure what my favorite track is. Maybe it's "It's Time to Party" or "Party Til You Puke." But it's probably "Party Hard," which is probably about as good as "Love Live the Party" and "PARTY PARTY PARTY" combined.
  14. TurdFerguson
    Apr 18, 2002
    8
    Nice sounds, similar to the old days of true metal. At times, they sound like KISS, which to me is a good thing.
  15. MattS
    Jul 13, 2004
    9
    Andrew WK friggin rules. The cd makes me so happy every time I see it spinning and playing wonderful sounds. Andrew WK for life. I love you Andrew. Thank You.
  16. ChloeJ
    Apr 28, 2009
    10
    I loved this album. I know the lyrics aren't very deep but I don't think all albums need to be "symbolic" or have metaphors for everything. Sometimes people need that fun album to work out to.
  17. duffles
    Apr 17, 2016
    9
    This is honestly one of the best albums to listen to if you want to instantly feel better. A lot of hard rock and metal is really serious and dark, I Get Wet is nothing but a nonstop party. If you've never seen Andrew WK live you might think this is just one long joke album, but after seeing the way this guy smiles at the crowd in person you realize he is seriously interested in makingThis is honestly one of the best albums to listen to if you want to instantly feel better. A lot of hard rock and metal is really serious and dark, I Get Wet is nothing but a nonstop party. If you've never seen Andrew WK live you might think this is just one long joke album, but after seeing the way this guy smiles at the crowd in person you realize he is seriously interested in making people happy. Highly recommended for those just wanting to rock out and have a good time.… Expand
  18. Screenager
    Apr 23, 2013
    8
    Hard-arena-party-rock from a classically trained pianist. The concept sounds ridiculous and cheesy, and it is which makes it a fun record that demands to be replayed. Its stupid, but its clever.
  19. BrushedRed
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    Without a doubt, the greatest party rock album there ever was. This guy's energy is incredible. Every song has this amazing party aura that is so addicting. Sure the songs are repetitive, but if you're looking for some feel-good fun jams, this is a great album to check out.
  20. ScotchRobbins
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    It's a twelve course meal where cheesy metal is the only thing on the menu and it's all served loud. Don't listen to this guy for a deep and thoughtful experience - just turn the volume up to ten and party down.
  21. leelogan
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    Brilliant album, there's not much else to say, I feel sorry for anyone that doesn't like it, they're really missing out.

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#34 Most Discussed Album of 2002
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#68 Most Shared Album of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. Pitchfork
    6
    So then, what is the excuse for a typically elitist music nerd to bow to Andrew WK's blistering tard-rock? That's right, folks: there isn't one.
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  2. PopMatters
    40
    At its best, WK's music is a refreshing blast of skanky air on the current stale music scene, but at its worst, it's disappointingly monotonous, unoriginal, and very, very dumb.
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  3. Blender
    60
    Those in search of a gloriously moronic keg-party soundtrack will wet themselves with pleasure. [Apr/May 2002, p.112]
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