The Woods
by Sleater-Kinney
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: May 24, 2005
Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Under The Radar
    60
    The Woods feels almost nostalgic, exalting the era when noisemakers Nirvana, Sonic Youth, NIN, Fugazi and PJ Harvey were the touchstones of artistic merit. [#9]
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  2. Splendid
    40
    The least interesting, least engaging Sleater-Kinney album ever.
  3. Q Magazine
    40
    Compared to their early work, disappointing. [Jun 2005, p.118]
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Awards & Rankings

6
#6 Best Album of 2005
24
#24 Most Discussed Album of 2005
64
#64 Most Shared Album of 2005

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 183 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 151 out of 183
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 183
  3. Negative: 20 out of 183
  1. nirvanafreak
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    I think 11 years on I can say its a classic record. S-K progressed with each album until they reached perfection with this and No Cities ToI think 11 years on I can say its a classic record. S-K progressed with each album until they reached perfection with this and No Cities To Love. Are they capable of making a less than perfect album anymore?… Full Review »
  2. MikeL
    Feb 16, 2008
    10
    Amazing. Still an absolutely amazing record.
  3. All_ButTrU4
    Apr 1, 2022
    8
    Sleater Kinney is the best thing to come out of the Olympia GRRL movement and since their seemingly fully formed debut they've been on aSleater Kinney is the best thing to come out of the Olympia GRRL movement and since their seemingly fully formed debut they've been on a streak of remarkable albums that only stand to push the boundaries only they could leave for themselves . The woods is an epic testimony to skill with heavy guitars and caustic vibrating vocals it's sound creates a wall around you. It's truly a riveting experience.… Full Review »
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