Stand Up - Dave Matthews Band
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6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 76
  3. Negative: 18 out of 76

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  1. PetrE
    May 18, 2005
    9
    Definitely very good but very different album. Many great song that will be even greater when they will play them live. I really appreciate the progress the band is trying to do and I must admit that it was a good move. They easily could make "classic" DMB CD but they refused to do it. Good job!
  2. rjHolman
    May 20, 2005
    10
    After the 2nd time I listened to it it began to grow and most of the album is just awesome. This is a great album by one of the greatest band of this generation.
  3. GriffinW
    Jun 30, 2005
    10
    Amazing!!!!! I can't get the songs out of my head. The lyrics are some of the best ever. The band with the new producer is really producing their best work ever. This is truly the bands master piece so far. I think they are back on track.
  4. BrianC
    Jun 4, 2005
    9
    I just don't think DMB are being given as much credit where credit is due. They sound very much like a band here, one who really connected and worked together as every band should, and I happen to think this is a strong effort. Only "Under The Table And Dreaming" is superior.
  5. JordanB
    Jan 2, 2007
    9
    This album really shows the flexibility of the band. Could have done without a lot of the special effects, but over all each song has a very unique drive.
  6. BrianS
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    People who say this album is week are foolish, this albums has some great tracks and shows that band isnt afraid to try new things, Smooth Rider is a short but amazing track and Dirlt Hill will become a clasic im sure of it, I've been a fan for over 10 years now and this album ranks up there with my favs
  7. DaveH
    May 18, 2005
    10
    A fresh new taste from DMB while still having subtle references to their older material!
  8. LynnB
    May 21, 2005
    10
    This album is still true form of DMB. I can't wait to hear the new tracks in concert where all of DMB songs always sound better. I do like the new twist in the tunes. Old Dirt Hill is becoming one of my new favorites.
  9. MattD
    May 27, 2005
    9
    While the past couple of Dave CDs will not top the genious of the first CDs they ever put out, Stand Up is a strong CD. We can't expect the the band to not evolve through the years. I think they are evolving gracefully, and although some songs aren't consistent of old Dave recordings, most of them do a great job of providing enough of the that Dave Matthews Band sound to keep the nostalgia flowing. It hasn't left my CD player yet, and won't for a while!… Expand
  10. RandyM
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    Dave Matthews Band are back, my friends. Their best since "Before These Crowded Streets"
  11. JuliaG
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    The spirit of the band is still alive. They're still a stand-out, fun-loving group!
  12. TabithaK
    Feb 8, 2006
    9
    I really Like This CD And I Like The Dave Matthews Band
  13. MatC
    May 16, 2005
    9
    It's an excellent album. It is a testament to the band's musicality, and a stark contrast to most popular music. Much more piano, a lot of depth, and further proof of the versatility of DMB. It's not a 10 because some of the tracks don't really blend, and frankly I'll routinely skip. They're good songs, but lose a little in repeat value. It's not as different from Some Devil as some of the critics elude to. It's more of a continuation of that evolution into exploring emotions. Each set of lyrics is so varying, it demands a different sound. Early in any bands' career, they stick with what they know (see: Nickelback) and adjust within their own comfort zone. Not here, and that may be the most exciting part. Yes, there will be singles, but with most DMB material, much of the good stuff will never make the airwaves. That's fine anyhow - it's on my ipod. You're a long way from Rockabilly now, DMB. Keep it up!… Expand
  14. LoriB
    Jun 21, 2005
    10
    The best DMB Album since Busted Stuff!!! Their musical talent has grown so much! I can't wait to see them in concert this year!! They are truly one of the most unique sounding bands that come together and naturally produce the greatest music!
  15. JustinE
    Jul 28, 2005
    9
    I didn't like it (a lot of that was also because I couldn't rip it and bring it with my on my yepp mp3 player), but then saw them at alpine, and it put it all together for me. They are way better live, but that's why I now have the news songs in flac that someone kindly recorded for the world and put up on btetree.com (bit torrent) of the concert I went to. The whole concert was up 3 days later! Dave allowing taping is the best thing ever.… Expand
  16. MilesG
    Feb 23, 2006
    10
    Who on Earth can call themselves a DMB fan, and hate this album? DMB is, and always will be about pushing the limit, and this is just another example of it. They want to open up to an African American audience, and this is the first step. After all, three of the members are African Americans... This album is definitely one of my favorites... It's not Before These Crowded Streets, but it's still damn good!… Expand
  17. JackD
    Dec 11, 2006
    10
    Badass

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Metascore
63 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Grander-sounding and more ambitious than Some Devil... Stand Up is brimming with potential singles. [13 May 2005, p.84]
  2. Rolling Stone
    70
    Stand Up is as democratic a record as you can expect from a band named after the singer. Unfortunately, that organic feel comes at the expense of Matthews' personality, a combination of pervy extroversion and armchair philosophizing that Everyday channeled more purely.
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  3. E! Online
    91
    The official return of the DMB shows them in full force and stretching way Up.
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