- Record Label: Interscope / 4AD
- Release Date: Sep 12, 2006
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Universal acclaim- based on 247 Ratings
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Positive: 198 out of 247
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Mixed: 28 out of 247
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Negative: 21 out of 247
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KristenSep 14, 2006I didn't think it possible, but "Desperate Youth" pales in comparison. This album feels fresh, mature and simply smart. I cannot praise it enough.
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HeathRSep 14, 2006Much better than Desperate Youth, and a good follow up to Young Liars. The sound of the band is similar but they are maturing in ways that bring hope to their future projects. If they can caputer the energy of the album live on stage consider them one of the bands that does deserve the critic hype, and the fan boy hype. TVOTR is the real deal.
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AdamSep 14, 2006If you F@#K to this album, you'll understand the genius.
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SchuylerLSep 12, 2006This album blows me away; I'd consider it a strong contender for the year's best album. Both highly original and unquestionably palatable, its a huge step in the right direction from an already solid band.
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bibianeSep 12, 2006if we can ever fall in love with a record. this is my love at first sight. absolutely perfect. there is nothing that should have been done better. guys... if you ever have the chance see them live. you'll never forget
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WillyMSep 11, 2006This album is like taking medicine. Maybe it's good for you in some way, but it tastes yucky. Will join "Clap Your Hands....Yeah" in my "Why did I buy this?" pile. Damn critics.
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AndySep 3, 2006Took a few repeated listens to fully grasp how good it is. One of my favirotes of the year so far and some of the most original music you'll ever hear.
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mikes.Aug 23, 2006an overrated group to begin with and although they have evolved since their previous effort, this is a novelty band. Yes they sound "different," but this album doesn't have the impact of their previous album because their "uniqueness" is not as fresh as the first time we heard them.
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AlexCAug 21, 2006As good and original an album as you'll hear all year!
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RobertGAug 16, 2006This albums impresses me more and more with each listen. It most likely be my favorite album of the year. Track down the song Dry Drunk Emperor as well. Amazing.
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ConsequencesForVillainyAug 16, 2006
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JustinMAug 16, 2006The best LP of 2006 so far if you ask me. They have perfected what they've been reaching for since Young Liars.
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SuperDonkeyAug 11, 2006Hoped for more. Still an exciting listen. I think I like Desperate Youth a lil more. Cant wait to see them shine on live.
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DavidYAug 6, 2006TVOTR are easily one of the most original bands in the world, and this record simply proves it even further. If you're looking for something incredibly different, incredibly bold and extremely well made then look no further than this truly brilliant band.
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GeorgeEverlastingAug 4, 2006Powerful and melodic, this album (and this band) has steam-rolled over me in a ocean of vibrating vocals and harmonies.
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JeffHJul 29, 2006This album is absolutely stunning! I've never taken the time to rate any album on here or anywhere online before, but I just couldn't help myself with this one. If you're a fan of TVOTR, then you will love it. Even if you're not, this is a good place to start seeing as this is probably their most impressive album to date (next to the Young Liars EP).
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[Anonymous]Jul 27, 2006The best music is always ahead of its rivals. coolest sounding record in years
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VitorSJul 26, 2006First listen was kinda disappointing, but then.. the most addictive stuff since crack.
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KasJul 26, 2006Well, I read the reviews, thought hey WTF I'll try them out, well This band just didnt do it for me, I couldnt get into any of the songs, sounded to me like the instruments were tripping over each other. Take my advice, listen to their stuff before buying, they have a rather unique sound that will most likely put some people off if their not into this particular style.
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ryanfJul 26, 2006in a word, amazing.
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BranislavJul 20, 2006excellent
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thetouristJul 20, 2006A brilliant, uncategorisable album. Best opening track this year, easily.
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SystoolJul 19, 2006An excellent album by TVOTR... Great melodies, voices and arrangements. The Album is heterogenous, hypnotic and dazzling, which makes its strenght. Not easy to get in at first listen, but if you give it a little time, the reward will be great.
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brianhJul 18, 2006try to listen to this as backround music and there will certainly be at least three times where you are interrupted by epiphanies. Those points in the album where you drop what you doing and say holy s*! they are doing a cover of my favorite song! but it is not a cover, it is just your new favorite song.
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JerryJul 18, 2006Stunning. Makes my world manageable and more colorful. Go see them live. Wow!
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AdamSJul 16, 2006Wonderful album, full of songs just waiting to grow on you. TV on the radio have built majestically on the past sound to deliver an utterly emotional and fufilling album.
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Mr.HankeyJul 16, 2006
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someoaJul 14, 2006some awesome tunes on this one!
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ChrisJul 14, 2006Can't get it. The high points are just ok, the lows excruciating. the Bowie backups distracting. EVERY song has the harmonized vocals. Ok, we get it, but do you gotta do it for every song? Gets old!
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BenRadJul 14, 2006I guess I just don't understand the appeal of TV on the Radio. I need a tune, I need a beat that doesn't make me trip over my own feet. Awful.
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TonyFJul 13, 2006not as good as their previous stuff, but great none the less. I recommend the first lp over this if you haven't heard them yet.
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JamalS.Jul 13, 2006I'd just like to point out to Max that black people played rock and roll before white people, so, besdies that comment being unnecessary, it was also wrong. TV on the Radio is an excellent band..
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CurryFJul 13, 2006Beatiful record. Give it a try at least.
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MattJul 13, 2006Fantastic. Wasn't a big fan of the last album, thought it was incredibly over-rated, but this is just sublime. All those haters ono here, really not sure what album you've been listening to. Music doesn't come much more joyous and gorgeous than this.
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DustyJul 12, 2006Great album from start to finish. Peaks midway through, but goes strong through the end. A worthy follow-up to 2003's Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes
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KrisSJul 12, 2006
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NoahPoppnpoppJul 11, 2006This album is insane. I must have listened it a few hundred times. You'd think I would be tired of it by now. You'd be wrong.
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lucatoniJul 11, 2006good record!
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AaronSJul 10, 2006I tried, really I did, but this album is just AWFUL. Three for three. One of the most overrated bands of this decade. Dreadful.
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HolyRealityJul 8, 2006the most overrated band out there today. the most overrated album of the year by a longshot.
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MaxIJul 8, 2006Completely UNFRESH. Black people making music that black people aren't famous for making... oh my that's so novel. Let's make it the cover story of every magazine in the country. OK but the music not there. Every musical idea in this band is completely stale. 10 years late. And the lyrics are cringe-inducing.
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giannifJul 8, 2006absolutely terrific..... one of the best LP I've ever heard.
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GregCJul 7, 2006Decent record at best. On par with "Desperate Youth..." but i still find "Young Liars" to be their best. Way too much hype surrounding this release. Bowie doesnt do anything for me here. The New Lows & Bishop Allen...both superior Brooklyn bands.
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KevinDJul 6, 2006In my opinion, the best album of 2006. One of the best albums of the decade.
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AlexK.Jul 6, 2006
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JaredJul 5, 2006Granted I've only heard the leaked version but I have to say: JESUS CHRIST. A masterpiece is right
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sanfordbJul 5, 2006This is an incredible album. TV on the Radio are one of the best bands out there. They sound like no one else, yet somehow, totally accessible. The same can be said of this album.
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RogerWJul 5, 2006Amazing stuff. Unlike anything else around. Your collection is poorer without it.
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HectorHJul 5, 2006Every once in awhile, an uncontested stone masterpiece is released on an unsuspecting public...this is one of those times...album of the year!
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Awards & Rankings
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BlenderOn their lush major-label debut, the haunting Peter Gabriel-esque yawlps of singer Tunde Adebimpbe are punctuated by singer-guitarist Kyp Malone, whose raspy falsetto provides a sense of deadpan panic. [Jul 2006, p.103]
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A warmer, more linear record than their debut... Spellbinding, frustrating, wonderful.
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SpinSitek's layered sonics have grown more immense... and almost none of these songs charts a predictable course. [Jun 2006, p.81]