Tenacious D - Tenacious D
Metascore
85 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    They're profane, bursting with rage and lust, and they deliver more laughs than anyone since Richard Pryor.
  2. All Music Guide
    90
    While the acoustic D sounds better, weirder, and purer, this still is a hell of a record, particularly because it rocks so damn hard.
  3. CDNow
    90
    This is the stuff of pure comic genius.
  4. PopMatters
    90
    A sense of humor is definitely required, as is an appreciation for everything rockin'.
  5. Ink Blot Magazine
    90
    What makes this album special is that it's a big wet kiss to music.
  6. Mixer
    80
    As endearing as early Ween. [Jan 2002, p.76]
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  7. Drawer B
    80
    Take away the insane lyrics, and you’ve still got music worth listening to. Granted, it sounds like Journey being raped by Ronnie James Dio, but you have to admit that’s intriguing.
  8. The A.V. Club
    80
    Managing an odd simultaneous fusion of stupid and clever, acoustic-guitar-wielding rockers Jack Black and Kyle Gass mingle songs and skits on their slick, gleefully profane, Dust Brothers-produced debut.
  9. Rolling Stone
    70
    Not since Bob and Doug McKenzie have two jokers nailed the clod-metal aesthetic so accurately: Nearly every lyric here comes straight from your high school's bathroom wall.
  10. Splendid
    60
    As entertainment, Tenacious D succeeds surprisingly well -- for the first few listens.... The only long-term replay value you'll get from this record will come from playing it for friends who haven't heard it.
  11. E! Online
    58
    Shelve this one next to that Adam Sandler CD you haven't listened to in four years.

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User Score
9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 82 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 57
  3. Negative: 3 out of 57
  1. deanb
    10
    This album is unbelievably good, i first flung it off as some silly shenanigans but not only is it funny its incredibly furious and rocking, theres a real sense of musicianship when listening to this album 5 stars for me.… Full Review »
  2. j30
    8
    It's hard to rate Tenacious D's self-titled debut, while it's well made and relatively funny. You can't help but think why would they make this album. Did Jack Black really sell his soul to the devil to write "greatest song in the world" or was he just bored. Regardless it's a fun listen.… Full Review »
  3. MirceaC
    10
    Who thought that Tenacious D would be so fun to listen to (as long as you don't mind the strong language). With Jack Black's awesome voice and Kyle's funky acoustic guitar skills, makes this album (and the band) a really good one. Yes, Tenacious D is 'the best band in the world'.… Full Review »
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