Six Demon Bag - Man Man
User Score
8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15

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  1. jamest
    Aug 8, 2006
    2
    I can't get into this. They sound like a some of the stuff I adore, but it seems like they are just playing dress-up and being theatrical to a fault.
  2. MitchM
    Nov 7, 2006
    10
    very... ummm.... crazy.
  3. [Anonymous]
    Jun 9, 2006
    10
    after being recomended man-man by a sufjan fan i cannot see much resemblance. It is an aquired taste yes, but it fits my taste. The album is superb and has me coming back for more.
  4. kdh
    Aug 9, 2006
    9
    one of the few bands to actually capture the energy and spontaneity of a live performance. It's probably not for the majority of folks content on listening to more radio-friendly artists...
  5. Brian
    Feb 16, 2007
    10
    Wow!!
  6. RandyM
    Nov 7, 2006
    10
    great.
  7. liz
    Feb 26, 2006
    10
    bloody neat band! gets ya groovin
  8. sierral
    Mar 26, 2006
    9
    umm delicious...in twelve languages
  9. KevinM
    Dec 1, 2006
    10
    This is an exciting album that will constantly surprise you, screaming, shouting, chanting, and mourning, some great vocals go on in this album. I love every single track from start to finish. Everytime Van Helsing Boombox comes on I have to whistle along, it's not even a choice anymore.
  10. PaulD
    Feb 28, 2006
    10
    Man Man's second album is just as good as their first effort "The Man in a Blue Turban with a Face." They have risen to the ranks of old school Waits, Zappa, Zorn and the Residents. For those Mr. Bungle fans who have been waiting for a similar sound, look no further, Honus Honus is your savior. Engrish Bwudd, Black Mission Goggles, Push The Eagles Stomach, and Tunneling Through The Guy will have all "Experimental Rock" fans yearning for more. Two opposable thumbs up.… Expand
  11. Vampire25
    Nov 24, 2012
    8
    Six Demon Bag is one of those records that continually manages to surprise me with each listen. At first, there carnivalesque sound and antics could completely dismiss the listener, but let it grow on you and you can easily pick out the beauty of this record. Each track consists of different instruments and experimenting with different sounds, yet it still sounds like Man Man. "Van Helsing Boombox" is the standout track on this LP. All In All, it's a tough listen at first. I almost gave up, but their is beauty to behold in this wacky record. B+… Expand

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Metascore
79 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    70
    The solution to enjoying this album, then, is to not ask it to provide heavy drama, high art, or fiery revolt – it's just pop music with a slight twist, and it's first and foremost about having a good time inhabiting glamorous guises and histrionic voices.
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  2. PopMatters
    90
    Live it’s easy to ignore the subtleties of the songs, which makes Six Demon Bag a different, but equally great experience.
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  3. Alternative Press
    60
    More power to those who can do it, but from this perspective, it's nearly impossible to enjoy Man Man's Six Demon Bag while sober. [Apr 2006, p.222]
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