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The Pick Of Destiny OST
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 53 Ratings

  • Summary: The second album for the tongue-in-cheek rock duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass serves as the soundtrack to their movie of the same name.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Laugh if you like, but [Black is] as convincing as any of today's straight-faced metal revivalists. [17 Nov 2006, p.127]
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  2. AllMusic
    70
    This may not be a concept album, but it's structured as a narrative, mirroring the plot of the movie. Unfortunately, this doesn't give The Pick of Destiny the weight or grandeur of a true concept album, because a lot of the music sounds as if it serves the movie, and doesn't stand tall when separated from the film.
  3. Billboard
    70
    Tenacious D insists it is the greatest band in the world, and on a couple occasions during this soundtrack to the duo's upcoming film of the same name, you kinda believe it. [18 Nov 2006]
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  4. musicOMH.com
    50
    Whereas their first album hit the mark perfectly, The Pick of Destiny swings wildly and misses.
  5. NOW Magazine
    40
    That comedy gap between concept and finished product appears to be par for the course with Black's ventures.
  6. Drowned In Sound
    30
    Not only are these not the greatest songs in the world, they're not even a tribute to them.
  7. Q Magazine
    20
    There are no real songs here, only weak gags and unfunny skits. [Jan 2007, p.152]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
  1. EricS
    Feb 1, 2007
    10
    This album is absolutely hilarious!! I laughed so hard, milk came out my nose!
  2. Lambo442
    Feb 5, 2016
    10
    This album again displays the D's prowess as a legendary Rock-Metal band and their special blend of tounge-in-cheek gives them a unique edge.This album again displays the D's prowess as a legendary Rock-Metal band and their special blend of tounge-in-cheek gives them a unique edge. Yeah the movie sucked a bit but the soundtrack is superb.… Expand
  4. PeterG.
    Mar 19, 2007
    10
    How this is only a 52 just baffles me. This is one of the more hillarious rock songs in recent history.
  5. BenW
    May 10, 2007
    9
    dont be harsh! its not as good as the first album but its still the best of its kind.
  6. Cailore
    Mar 27, 2012
    8
    It has been said in other reviews that Tenacious D should take their music more seriously . . . I bet the guys writing those reviews are aIt has been said in other reviews that Tenacious D should take their music more seriously . . . I bet the guys writing those reviews are a lot of fun at parties.

    Sometimes not taking yourself too seriously is the point. As far as the comments about â    … Expand
  7. JustinM
    Nov 20, 2006
    7
    Though Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny is not the masterpiece of comedy and rock-worship that was their debut, the soundtrack still offers a Though Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny is not the masterpiece of comedy and rock-worship that was their debut, the soundtrack still offers a handful of 'hot-and-tasty' cuts. We finally get to hear the unholy union of Dio and the D in the opening track, and it works to set the album up as a sort of neo- rock opera. It may not work as well as a standalone record, certainly not a fully realized rock opera, but it doesn't have to. The songs exist as part of the film and shouldn't be judged totally apart from it. At first listen, it may appear to be a re-hash of some of the spoofs and jokes from their older material, but the songs prove to be subtle (yet rocking!) pokes at some of the more ridiculous song-styles and lyrics that have been passed off as rock and metal in the past 30 years. We shall see if the film offers as much.… Expand
  8. Skugge
    Sep 14, 2010
    0
    Man this movie sucked. There story could have been written by a 10 year old. Dough i love both Jack Black and Dave Grohl, there is no excuseMan this movie sucked. There story could have been written by a 10 year old. Dough i love both Jack Black and Dave Grohl, there is no excuse for this movie. I think turned it off 3 times. I would have called Jack and asked for my money back if I didnt borrow it for free from a friend.… Expand

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