Taking The Long Way
by Dixie Chicks
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: May 23, 2006
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 142 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 142
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 142
  3. Negative: 17 out of 142

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  1. Bobnothappy
    May 25, 2006
    1
    I'll quote the Incredibles, "Not happy Bob, not happy!" is it fair to criticize the President of the United States is who the President for everyone who voted for him and who did not vote for him? When Clinton was in office, not once did I protest, write letters to the editor, or include my input on something like this. Just like Neil Young's cd... it's not right to Bash I'll quote the Incredibles, "Not happy Bob, not happy!" is it fair to criticize the President of the United States is who the President for everyone who voted for him and who did not vote for him? When Clinton was in office, not once did I protest, write letters to the editor, or include my input on something like this. Just like Neil Young's cd... it's not right to Bash the President, any president for that matter. Musicians are good at what they do for the music they make, but when they try to throw politically lyrics into a song, it doesn't work. I wish that Sean Hannity, Savage, Limbaugh all had musical talent. Freedom is not free!… Expand
  2. JackR
    Jun 1, 2006
    1
    Total sellout. This is pure pop and fluff.
  3. TheCritic
    Jun 19, 2006
    0
    Once again these Bush bangers have put out another piece of liberal garbage that should be banned from everybody's ears but communists. Dixie Chicks GO TO HELL!!! If you want real country check this out: "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning" by Bright Eyes
  4. RonG
    May 24, 2006
    0
    Another self serving album, preceded by a self serving media blitz that details, once again, their political views. The first song released is childish and has none of their prior energy except foot pounding temper tantrums. She's not ready to make nice, well fine, how about making good music instead.
  5. BillP
    Jun 5, 2006
    1
    Politics aside, the chicks have lost their edge. This is one boring project. No hooks, boring lyrics, nothing memorable. As a huge fan I am more than diissapointed. Maybe next time.
  6. RyanD
    Nov 6, 2006
    0
    LAME!! Its obvious that the only people who are giving this cd a 10 are people that want to make a political statement. Looking purely at the music and the lyrics, this CD absolutly sucks.
  7. lisac
    May 24, 2006
    0
    I would never buy this album, I heard it at a friends house. IT STINKS!!! They need to get over it and find new jobs.
  8. SteveR
    May 24, 2006
    2
    Profoundly underwhelming. Country and pop music are made into a toothless adult contemporary confection. This is mediocre music made for bored middle-aged housewives.
  9. ColbyS
    May 26, 2006
    0
    I can already say that this album sucks, even though I hate country music to begin with. Why? Well, maybe because they had to drag up three-year-old shit nobody gives a rat's ass about any more to promote it.
  10. LillyC
    Jun 12, 2006
    0
    Loved Hmoe, hate this one. The Chicks need to get a clue, get their heads out of their a**es and start making music again, or this will be the last we hear from them. Talent cannot replace ignorance, I guess.
  11. GM
    Jun 15, 2006
    1
    This is the worst --- refuse the hype
  12. pg
    Feb 12, 2007
    1
    glad someone in the south has made a political statement. now someone please make a real album. if you actually like this album, go buy neko case, it'll blow apart your head, it's so much better.
  13. DonC
    May 22, 2006
    0
    At one time this group was my favorite; if I hear their song being played now, I stop listening to the station playing them. Personally, I think all three of them are idiots
  14. martinJ
    Feb 16, 2007
    0
    Never release an album again!

Awards & Rankings

21
#21 Most Discussed Album of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    Finally, they put their music where their opinionated mouths are.
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  2. Amazon.com
    70
    On first listen, Taking the Long Way seems too somber--in need of a bit of levity and more than a couple of uptempo songs (like the sexy, '60s-flavored "I Like It") to resonate for the long haul. It also seems to lack the writing quality that Darrell Scott, Patty Griffin, and Bruce Robison brought to Home. But on repeated plays, those concerns dissipate.
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  3. Blender
    70
    This album has some of what was missing from Home: fire, ugliness, resentment. [Jun 2006, p.135]
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