thickfreakness
by The Black Keys
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. The A.V. Club
    60
    A steamy, boozy, looser take on the amped-up miserablism of the band's overly rigid 2002 debut The Big Come Up.
  2. Spin
    58
    The production is muddy, the sentiments vague. [June 2003, p.105]
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  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    Woozy and sometimes warm.

Awards & Rankings

100
#100 Most Discussed Album of 2003
64
#64 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 62
  3. Negative: 2 out of 62
  1. imthenoob
    Feb 4, 2021
    8
    In comparison to their first album, It's a massive step up across the board and it really puts the stamp on their definitive sound. At leastIn comparison to their first album, It's a massive step up across the board and it really puts the stamp on their definitive sound. At least the style of sound that dominated a lot of their earlier records. It's fantastic, I have nothing bad to say about it. It's everything you want in a second album.… Full Review »
  2. EddieHokie
    Jul 2, 2013
    6
    The music here is thin but you gotta respect what two people can pull off on their own. It does get a little same-y and you gotta like bluesThe music here is thin but you gotta respect what two people can pull off on their own. It does get a little same-y and you gotta like blues rock to get into this because this band is steadfast in their sound.

    I have always believed The Black Keys to be just a tad overrated and I still feel that way. They are good. And this is good. But it can all blur together. There are some real highlights. Top 3 being

    7) Everywhere I go
    5) Have Love Will Travel
    1) Title Track thickfreakness    … Full Review »
  3. zgodula
    Jan 30, 2012
    10
    Kick ass blues rock and my favorite Keys record to date. Basically love every track on the record. Favorite tracks: Hold Me in Your ArmsKick ass blues rock and my favorite Keys record to date. Basically love every track on the record. Favorite tracks: Hold Me in Your Arms Hard Row
    If You See Me
    Thickfreakness    … Full Review »
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