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Keep On Your Mean Side - The Kills
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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12

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  1. JeremyD
    Apr 4, 2003
    10
    This is truly wonderful music. Better or worse than the Stripes? Well, that'll only ever be a subjective view, and we're lucky to have two bands this good to listen to. I suggest you buy it.
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  2. ianw
    Apr 10, 2003
    9
    fuck the people
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  3. RCombs
    Jul 10, 2003
    8
    Forget the duo comparison games...this album creeps through alleyways and swamps while standing in defiance of societal norms..this is one big middle finger salute...what a glorious noise
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  4. redmosquito
    Jul 14, 2003
    10
    keep on your mean side
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  5. BlancoAlegua
    Mar 27, 2004
    9
    Damned good album. It's got a raw, powerful groove to it. A little hard to believe they're English....
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. LenaL
    Jul 29, 2003
    9
    I thought it was grand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. FavianR
    Jan 15, 2005
    10
    raw, nitty gritty, in your face... its a rock blues that I can steady step to with my boogie shoes. The heavy distorted bass lines and the bellowing guitar riffs that make me want to growl, its a wonder these guys haven't already made it bigger. Do they have anymore albums? I want them, I want her, an amazingly sexy voice and they work extremely well together as singers. Bring them to Austin, Texas, we will listen. Sincerely, Favian Hail,Hail Rock N Roll… Expand
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  8. jyo_tirmaya
    May 6, 2011
    8
    Whoa! I just bouth this re-issued today (May, 2011) and you get really good solid songs with 5 extra tracks than the original did. (I lilke it better than Dead Weather, because I coudln't make out who was singing on that album -- .Jack White or Allison??? Some of the music on this album sounds like Velvet Underground circa Andy Warhol banana album - it's that good! This is highly recommended at Reckless records (London/Chicago) where I got it, and now by me too! Get the re-issue if you can, it clocks in at almost 1 hour of hot, solid, alt-blues rock!!! I can't beleive i missed this one when it first came out.… Expand
  9. Ricko
    Feb 15, 2012
    9
    The Kills most consistently high quality album from start to finish. Every song on here is good and there are some real classic blues rock riffs on here. A proper rock and roll record in every sense.
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Metascore
70 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. All Music Guide
    80
    Though the album could use a bit more grit and grime, it's still remarkably solid.
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  2. Splendid
    90
    No, it's not the new White Stripes record -- it's something infinitely better.
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  3. Amazon.com
    80
    In a sea of pretenders, the Kills are capable of providing some genuine competition for the White Stripes.
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