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Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings
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Positive: 39 out of 48
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Mixed: 2 out of 48
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Negative: 7 out of 48
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[Anonymous]Jun 12, 2009This truly is a great album! A tremendous show of how they have matured and their music has as well. It's one great song after another. I have tricked my husband & friends by making them hear the songs before telling them who it's performed by and every one of them loved what they heard!
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bradbMar 18, 2009Incredible. Give these KIDS a chance.
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GA.Jan 30, 2009
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RebeccaL.Dec 5, 2008Love Them!!! The Block is Awesome just like NKOTB!!!
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Kendrap.Dec 2, 2008I absolutely love The New Kids! All of their music is great and i went to their concert and they are amazing live... i dont think they could have a bad cd.
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JeffreyB.Nov 29, 2008Its just "OK". Seriously, Face the Music is still one of the best R&B/Pop albums around. Whether you like the New Kids or not, measure their careers on that album, because their other material doesn't even come close.
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KristenNov 27, 2008The Block is completely amazing! I can not help but listen to it.... Every time i hear the songs I like them better than I did before. I saw the guys in Philly and in Atlantic City and what entertainers they are. The music and the "men" are so much hotter!
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AveryB.Nov 16, 2008
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TiffanyR.Oct 28, 2008This album rocks. I am addicted to it and I can't stop listening to it. The concert as wasesome as well. I love Dirty Dancing.
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ChristieKOct 27, 2008I love this album!!!!
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MelanieM.Oct 20, 2008
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RachelB.Oct 17, 2008Being a big fan when I was 14 I was worried that the new album wouldn't stand up to my adult tastes. My worries were for not as the album is really good, i even have co-workers stopping in my office and asking who's playing on my laptp!!
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DennisA.Oct 16, 2008Best New Kids album yet, and best pop album to hit the scene in over a decade. Strong and fun, the New Kids have done it again, and done it better than ever. NSYNC and Backstreet should bow to the godfathers of POP!!!
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CS.Oct 9, 2008
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TracyOct 4, 2008Unbelievable! Once a fan, always a fan. For all of those who sai they were a joke ans we were a joke...I guess we get the last laugh!
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JuanfraV.Oct 3, 2008Excellent return to music by NKOTB.
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GarryGOct 1, 2008What's amazing is I never liked NKOTB back in the day but this album justifies there music greatly, this is probably one of the best albums I've heard this year, hopefully they come back strong.
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AmyS.Oct 1, 2008Awesome album!! I can't stop listening to "Grown Man" and "Dirty Dancing."
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TamN.Sep 27, 2008This cd is one of the best cd's ive heard this year! i think they did an excellent job, and a very successfull comeback!
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JenniferBSep 25, 2008I love this ALBUM!!!! It is different catchy and even block haters will end up dancing to this at the club. I will catch you bobbing your head to it while I have it cranked up in the car.
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SeanP.Sep 25, 2008Believe it or not, the LA Times really is a crappy newspaper. I mean it. I used to read it.
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PEARLSep 15, 2008I've been a fan and always will be a fan. who cares about what these critics say. we the fans and the kids themselves must be so used to the 'bashing' that it is the last thing we need. they still rock! the comeback is one I've been waiting for and cant wait to see them in three days in Toronto! and yes, love the album!!!
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PrettyA.Sep 8, 2008
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JamesB.Sep 8, 2008God help us, this recycled trash sticking its ugly head out of obscurity is anything BUT music.
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SonyaMSep 7, 2008
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JeromeSep 7, 2008The 100 rating by the LA Times guy is legit. He gave it 4/4 stars. That being said, he's definitely a shill or trying to earn ironic cred.
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JosephA.Sep 6, 2008It's not bad.
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HeatherD.Sep 6, 2008This album is awesome.
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AngelaH.Sep 4, 2008This music suppose to entertain, when Im listening music I dont need to hear about serious issues. I can watch the NEWS for that. It's really good pop danceable music. Awesome for clubs!
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DirkDigglerSep 4, 2008I doubt the LA Times writer would agree to the 100 rating that MetaCritic assigned to his review. It was a 70 at best.
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LaurySep 4, 2008
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MattS.Sep 3, 2008I have to admit I listened to New Kids in high school when it was NOT COOL. When "The Block" came out, I downloaded it instantly and it is I believe one of the best pop albums in the last 5 years. The beats are tight and the guys sound like they did when I was quarterback!!
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JecsicaR.Sep 3, 2008Many have tried & have failed to reach the popularity & success that NKOTB once had. After a long time awaited, they're finally back & stronger than ever. Their new CD 'The Block" proves they still have "The Right Stuff" & are still "Hangin' Tough."
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The problem facing New Kids on the Block on their 2008 reunion The Block is the same one they had on their last album, 1994's "Face the Music": the quintet are no longer kids and don't quite know how to be adults.
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The Block bears no distinguishing marks aside from a compulsion for sex, sex, sex with a lover whose name, apparently, is Girl.
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Believe it or not, though, they've got the right stuff.