Tenacious D
by Tenacious D
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. AllMusic
    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.
  2. CDNow
    90
    This is the stuff of pure comic genius.
  3. 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.
  5. E! Online
    58
    Shelve this one next to that Adam Sandler CD you haven't listened to in four years.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    They're profane, bursting with rage and lust, and they deliver more laughs than anyone since Richard Pryor.
  7. Ink Blot Magazine
    90
    What makes this album special is that it's a big wet kiss to music.
  8. Mixer
    80
    As endearing as early Ween. [Jan 2002, p.76]
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  9. PopMatters
    90
    A sense of humor is definitely required, as is an appreciation for everything rockin'.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.

Awards & Rankings

24
#24 Best Album of 2001
15
#15 Most Discussed Album of 2001
12
#12 Most Shared Album of 2001

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 116 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 103 out of 116
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 116
  3. Negative: 11 out of 116
  1. deanb
    Jul 26, 2007
    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,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. russiangamer
    Oct 16, 2016
    10
    Играл я в Guitar hero live и услыхал одну из песен этой группы. Боже,зацепило.
    Одна из моих любимых групп.
    The metal will live on!    Играл я в Guitar hero live и услыхал одну из песен этой группы. Боже,зацепило.
    Одна из моих любимых групп.
    The metal will live on!
  3. brockcheese
    Dec 2, 2015
    9
    This album is unbelievably good. It's really funny and the music is actually good. Surprise. It's a jem of an album with great comedy thatThis album is unbelievably good. It's really funny and the music is actually good. Surprise. It's a jem of an album with great comedy that even they could not repeat. (see tribute)… Full Review »
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