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Super Taranta!
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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

  • Summary: The second album from Side One Dummy Records for the New York band who are influenced by gypsy music.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. The A.V. Club
    91
    On Super Taranta!, the NYC-based gypsy-punk crew is as energized as ever.
  2. Stylus Magazine
    83
    This is more like their "Give ‘em Enough Rope," a perfectly fine extension of that first energy burst, one that deserved to be milked a bit.
  3. Blender
    80
    The best song on Super Taranta! is all about one bad party: the disappointed, outright funny 'American Wedding. [Aug 2007, p.111]
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  4. Filter
    80
    Super Taranta! cements further the untouchable status of Gogol Bordello.
  5. Rolling Stone
    80
    Super Taranta! soars for three songs before settling in to a depth-charged, raucously quotable musical and philosophical groove.
  6. Billboard
    80
    Imagine the B-52's playing a wedding in Siberia and you'll have a loose idea of what's in store on these 14 tracks.
  7. Pitchfork
    54
    Music this theatrical demands a stage. On disc it plays a bit like a conversation-starting party favor: colorful and bright, but no substitute for actually being there.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Seeds13
    Jul 29, 2007
    10
    This album is flat out fantastic. I knew of "Start wearing purple" from some years ago. That's all I had heard from these guys. Until This album is flat out fantastic. I knew of "Start wearing purple" from some years ago. That's all I had heard from these guys. Until this album came along and just blew me away. I listened for the first time, then two hours later I decided I should stop and take a shower. So, I grabbed my towel but I had to play one more song to keep fresh in mind, for my activity in the stall of cascading chlorinated tapwater. It did not work out. I sat there and played the album thru twice more with a towel over my shoulders. I love it with wonderlust, and I've gotta see these guys live.… Expand
  2. KostasG
    Jul 23, 2007
    10
    Ok. This is for me the album of the year so far. Give it a few listens and I'm sure that it will reward you. At last something Ok. This is for me the album of the year so far. Give it a few listens and I'm sure that it will reward you. At last something different. And it's sure better than Gypsy Punks which was an amazing album.… Expand
  4. filf
    Jul 24, 2007
    10
    I have been hooked on this band since I saw them in an ex-polka hall on the East Side of Cleveland. Now they are a bigger deal playing bigger I have been hooked on this band since I saw them in an ex-polka hall on the East Side of Cleveland. Now they are a bigger deal playing bigger halls and they have not lost a bit of their fan-friendly showmanship nor has lead singer Hutz lost his political edge or partying glee. This album doesn't reinvent their sound and that is a good thing. Bring on more gigs! This is a show that has to be seen live to really believe in them.… Expand
  5. DouglasD.
    Aug 1, 2007
    9
    Fun, energy, melody. American Wedding is the best music ever. ST! is the best Gogol Bordello's album so far.
  6. WhiskeyStories
    May 23, 2017
    9
    Probably one of my favourite albums. It's so unique and full of life. Super Taranta! is an atom-bomb of energy with some amazing andProbably one of my favourite albums. It's so unique and full of life. Super Taranta! is an atom-bomb of energy with some amazing and blood-pumpingly enjoyable songs.… Expand
  7. [Anonymous]
    Aug 18, 2007
    9
    This is the best Gogol Bordello album to date. While Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike had some of their best songs, this has a more raw, This is the best Gogol Bordello album to date. While Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike had some of their best songs, this has a more raw, yet cohesive sound. Both are great albums and I recommend both. Highlights of the album include Ultimate, Wonderlust King, Forces Of Victory and American Wedding.… Expand
  8. PaulC.
    Sep 26, 2007
    7
    These guys are kind of a one trick pony. "American Wedding" is a fun track, but the rest of the album pretty much blends together. Not a lot These guys are kind of a one trick pony. "American Wedding" is a fun track, but the rest of the album pretty much blends together. Not a lot of variety here. Still a unique sound worthy of a listen.… Collapse

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