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. Entertainment Weekly
    33
    Without any real scream-along, kick-ass songs, this is just a One Way Ticket to Hell. Period. [2 Dec 2005, p.81]
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  2. Drawer B
    30
    The weird thing is, without Hawkin's ridiculous vocals, most of these songs would have been sure-fire hits, if only they'd been released twenty years ago.
  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    0
    So the mission statement of this CD is clear; this is a product made by the emotionally and culturally sterile for people who either have no conception of love, depression, or any other emotional state outside of pop culture cliché, or those so desperate for entertainment that they would deceive themselves into thinking the feckless chicanery of this masturbatory ensemble resembles soulful expression in any way.

Awards & Rankings

99
#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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