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Generally favorable reviews- based on 99 Ratings
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Positive: 84 out of 99
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Sep 20, 2018A fairly strong follow up to their debut "Fever to Tell". There's not too much of a change but "Show Your Bones" is less rocky and a little bit more melodic but has all the trademarks that would have attracted you to the band in the first place. The early and latter parts of the records do a good job of holding up a slightly lagging middle section.
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Aug 15, 2011Really good album. Great follow-up to Fever To Tell. It amazes me how they've evolved as a band.
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FabioLSep 7, 2007A great album all around. Worlds different than Fever to Tell... still a masterpiece.
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NickEAug 23, 2007
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ReubenFDec 18, 2006For a band with a Riot Grrl influence, this album is remarkably polished in sound. A number of songs rate among the best of 2006, including 'Turn Into', 'Cheated Hearts', 'Honeybear' and 'Gold Lion'. Karen O made quite an impression down under in her live performances in 2003 ;-)
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PedroONov 19, 2006Siouxsie must love this. I do.
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AmurabiMJul 11, 2006
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BettyJul 1, 2006Very sour sophomore album. Trying too hard to fit with other things that are popular right now. Karen may as well join Tegan and Sara, she sounds enough like them now.
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JaharJun 29, 2006Much more polished and listener friendly than "Fever to Tell."
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AndrewAJun 26, 2006If "Fever to Tell" was too chaotic for you, then you´ll love this record.
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MarthaStewartJun 8, 2006not their best effort
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DMay 23, 2006Kicks a*% and takes names!
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NickyVMay 15, 2006I loved loved loved fever to tell...and I'm loving loving loving show your bones...karen-O is so....different....unembarassed and raw...it's ..........lovely....
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MikeTMay 9, 2006If you liked anything about Fever to Tell then you will NOT like Show Your Bones. The passion of the music, the amazing vocals by Karen O, and the alternating grinding and crying guitar are all gone, replaced by pop-influenced, watered-down rock. No punk, no spirit, no flavor. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs as you know it are dead.
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JasonAMay 4, 2006I liked a few older YYY's tracks but never bothered to check out their first full length album. I happened upon Show Your Bones and when i finally sat down and gave it a chance I fell in love. Give it a few listens and you may feel the same way. Slightly more mature sound but I mean that in the best way. The last few tracks drag a little bit but other than that I can't fault this album.
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ChristopherHMay 3, 2006Really good.
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sMMay 1, 2006'Phenomenon' is the greatest YYY track ever...
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AaronQApr 28, 2006Totally boring.
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mattaApr 21, 2006No real stand-outs, but a very consistent and memorable album. Despite the metascore, this album is superior to Fever To Tell. A solid sophomore effort.
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DanB.Apr 17, 2006not really a big fan of their's but this is great
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RandyBApr 9, 2006
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AmandaDApr 7, 2006love it.
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AnnSApr 7, 2006
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FrostgApr 6, 2006
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pthaApr 6, 2006It's a toned down, more nuanced version of "Fever to Tell". It's reassuring to hear that the YYYs are not just a one trick pony. They've navigated the treacherous waters that are the 2nd album quite nicely, can't wait to hear what in store for no. 3.
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AndyWApr 6, 2006
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ED209Apr 6, 2006
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OsakasanKApr 5, 2006
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EvanDApr 4, 2006This is beautiful.
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KurtCobainApr 4, 2006Saying the album sounds like Cat Power is giving it too much credit. It sounds more like Jack Johnson.
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Awards & Rankings
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Short answer: it’s good.
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BillboardMuch of the material on the quirky "Show Your Bones" is more intimate and, at times, tentative. [1 Apr 2006]
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Entertainment WeeklyShow Your Bones picks up where "Maps" left off, with the trio finding a middle ground between self-conscious primitivism and refined pop. [31 Mar 2006, p.60]