One Way Ticket To Hell... And Back
by The Darkness
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Nov 29, 2005
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    The best Def Leppard album "Mutt" Lange never wrote. [Feb 2006, p.126]
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  2. Spin
    91
    [A] more toned-down, at times strikingly sincere, follow-up. [Dec 2005, p.104]
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  3. Playlouder
    90
    It may surprise you, but 'One Way Ticket To Hell... And Back' doesn't suck... at all.
  5. The Guardian
    80
    Even the best jokes don't bear repeated listening. A great song, however, is worth hearing over and over again. One Way Ticket... has both, but there's more of the latter than the former.
  6. Q Magazine
    80
    The same album, only more so. [Dec 2005, p.146]
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  7. PopMatters
    80
    Unabashedly grand, deliriously enjoyable.
  8. Blender
    80
    Baker... somehow makes them sound more outrageous--and more convincing. [Dec 2005, p.148]
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  9. The A.V. Club
    75
    As long as they can create songs that dance on the razor's edge between clever and stupid, there will always be a place for The Darkness.
  10. Stylus Magazine
    75
    So what if the Darkness are nothing but a bunch of playacting nancy boys. They have an outstanding penchant for hooks [and] write witty and possibly sometimes moving lyrics.
  11. musicOMH.com
    70
    I defy you not to enjoy this album.
  12. Mojo
    70
    They're a group that believes in a thing called love. Happily, however, they don't believe in a thing called restraint. [Dec 2005, p.98]
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  13. Pitchfork
    65
    The majority of the tricks, however, come off as cosmetic distractions, attempts to hide that Hawkins' songwriting hasn't grown since Permission to Land.

Awards & Rankings

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#99 Most Discussed Album of 2005

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 57
  3. Negative: 11 out of 57
  1. Alfie18
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    One Way Tickets is my favorite Darkness song. Other songs that slap are Hazel Eyes, Girlfriend and Dinner Lady Arms. Just as good as theirOne Way Tickets is my favorite Darkness song. Other songs that slap are Hazel Eyes, Girlfriend and Dinner Lady Arms. Just as good as their first album in my opinion.… Full Review »
  2. WXYZ
    Aug 15, 2015
    0
    I have to admit, I have never read a better scathing review than Tiny Mix Tapes, as they are fully correct. As a follow up their debut albumI have to admit, I have never read a better scathing review than Tiny Mix Tapes, as they are fully correct. As a follow up their debut album Permission To Land, this is just like the last one! Horrible. When will these guys just quit?… Full Review »
  3. Screenager
    May 20, 2013
    8
    This is where The Darkness DID become a joke. Despite being drugged up for most of the album, Justin Hawkins still makes great music, althoughThis is where The Darkness DID become a joke. Despite being drugged up for most of the album, Justin Hawkins still makes great music, although this album lacks the power of the first. This is still a jolly good listen (even if you're not drugged up) and after several listens seems to improve upon each playthrough. Obviously I would recommend the first, but this album is still fun and shouldn't be ignored (if you think I'm wrong then that's ok, this album isn't for everyone).… Full Review »
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