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Pretty In Black
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

  • Summary: 'Black' finds the Danish duo expanded to a more melodic, less noisy trio, with new bassist Anders Christensen joining vocalist Sharon Foo and guitarist Sune Rose Wagner. Also appearing are Velvet Underground drummer Maureen Tucker, Suicide's Martin Rev, and Ronnie Spector.

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My Boyfriend's Back
He went away and you hung around And bothered me every night And when I wouldn't go out with you You said things that weren't very nice My... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. No Ripcord
    100
    It takes an album like Pretty in Black to make you realise the life affirming power of great pop music.
  2. Austin Chronicle
    89
    [They] have taken their love of Fifties kitsch and Sixties pop off the Jesus & Mary Chain Gang of Love and down to the Velvet Underground.
  3. Alternative Press
    80
    The Raveonettes sound creatively liberated. [May 2005, p.174]
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  4. Planet
    70
    Consider it a pre-fab Tarantino soundtrack, shopping music for a perfect vintage boutique. [#10, p.70]
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  5. PopMatters
    70
    The album's no-frills sound proves to be a welcome diversion.
  6. Pitchfork
    68
    A diverted and shapeless album that only hints at what they're capable of accomplishing.
  7. Drowned In Sound
    40
    To call 'Pretty In Black' disappointing would be an understatement in the least, particularly for a band whose delivery has matched their promise over their previous releases.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. LeonardoF
    May 6, 2005
    10
    Not as noisy as their previous releases but it is sooo addictive.
  2. Peck
    May 4, 2005
    9
    Although the album doesn't rock out as much as Chain Gang Of Love, the quality of the ballads more than makes up for the lack of loud Although the album doesn't rock out as much as Chain Gang Of Love, the quality of the ballads more than makes up for the lack of loud songs. Ode To L.A. for song of the year.… Expand
  4. FrederikC
    May 5, 2005
    9
    9 thumbs up.
  5. BriabR
    Dec 29, 2005
    9
    Great album. The danes have not yet discovered the quality of the Raveonttes, maybe thats why so few good bands comes from Denmark.
  6. [Anonymous]
    Jun 4, 2005
    9
    Impressive third album, not as electrifying as Chain Gang of Love but irresistably infectious. Worth a listen, or ten.
  7. DavisW
    May 9, 2005
    7
    A mostly solid album although I'm not exactly sure how they've evolved into this. They definitely are a unique band in how A mostly solid album although I'm not exactly sure how they've evolved into this. They definitely are a unique band in how they've progressed. With their sound, you'd think their debut would sound something like "pretty in black" and then evolve slowly into the "whip it on" sound. Even though they're a little backwards in my opinion, I can't deny their fun style.… Expand
  8. PaulH
    Jul 11, 2005
    6
    I liked most of the album, but something is missing here, it's been a while since i've had it now and it's collected a fair I liked most of the album, but something is missing here, it's been a while since i've had it now and it's collected a fair amount of dust.… Collapse

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