Plastic Fang
by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Apr 9, 2002
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. Dot Music
    60
    It's by no means a bad album, just not his best by a long way, or the triumphant return it should have been.
  2. Blender
    60
    JSBX still crackle like firecrackers soaked in kerosene. [Jun/Jul 2002, p.114]
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  3. Playlouder
    50
    Ultimately, this is merely a straight-down-the-line rock'n'roll album.
  5. Uncut
    50
    Isn't quite the show-them-who's-boss return that JSBX should have come up with. [May 2002, p.110]
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  6. Q Magazine
    40
    Spencer's shtick seems slightly threadbare after 11 years and the musical innovation of earlier outings is conspicuous by its absence.

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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. E.Rock
    Aug 9, 2002
    8
    The whole about the JSBX is that they always zig when you think they're gonna zag. I think if you like them for their ideas, then The whole about the JSBX is that they always zig when you think they're gonna zag. I think if you like them for their ideas, then you'll like this album, but if you're hung up on the aesthetics of one particular alb (most nerd/critics still wish they keep making Extra Width over and over again), then you're not getting what you want. If that's the case, you should only buy AC/DC albums. They always make the same albums, and you can love them for that, but the JSBX ain't no AC/DC.… Full Review »
  2. BenD.
    May 2, 2002
    8
    I'm amazed at all the negative reactions to this album! This is one of JSBX best! Still as raw, funky and widly inventive as ever! The I'm amazed at all the negative reactions to this album! This is one of JSBX best! Still as raw, funky and widly inventive as ever! The production is superb and the songs as mad as ever! … Full Review »