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MojoThese 12 tunes pack an almighty sonic punch. [Apr 2007, p.96]
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There are certainly moments of The Weirdness that rock. A few of these new Stooges songs may even cause you to stand up and take notice. The difference is, the old ones made you duck for cover.
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SpinBoth a big relief and a mild disappointment. [Mar 2007, p.90]
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BillboardIt's a tightly woven scheme whose anthemic simplicity is deceptive and leaves room for sophisticated (but still fierce) arrangements. [10 Mar 2007]
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You know how reunion albums work: You listen for the playing, not for the songs, which are mediocre at best.
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BlenderFans of the Stooges' early-'70s masterpieces wondered what they would have sounded like with a big-league budget. Here's the answer: loud, surly and still barely civilized. [Apr 2007, p.120]
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Sure, 'The Weirdness' rarely comes close to capturing the feral magic of the band's best vintage work (even if 'Mexican Guy' is built on the same rhythm as '1969') , but, hey, it's The Stooges - and that should be enough for anyone.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 27 out of 51
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Mixed: 5 out of 51
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Negative: 19 out of 51
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May 10, 2015
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[Anonymous]Jul 23, 2007
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DRJun 11, 2007