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Generally favorable reviews- based on 271 Ratings
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Positive: 194 out of 271
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Mixed: 24 out of 271
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Negative: 53 out of 271
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KevinDMay 27, 2006Amazing
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TuomasKJun 1, 2006Easily best music that has come within few years. Its too bad they never tour in Finland, so ill never have chance to see AVA ever in my life :( Their music is very good and reminds all that there can be a better tomorrow ahead.
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AnnMJun 2, 2006Delonge's vocals is best. It is very space & beautiful music. I can dream in this music space. This is my
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dymolJun 30, 2006Great album, unique sound and outlook
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TobyJun 5, 2006Great, consistant album, Toms voice is amazing
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sandyoJul 1, 2006
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JOHNBJul 4, 2006This album rocks.
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MacarionMJul 6, 2006"I understand a band wanting to explore new options but you dont mess with proven success." I don't care about this album, I haven't even heard it. I just wanted to point out that the guy who said this^seriously needs to be harpooned in the scrotum.
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ADogJul 9, 2006This is good music. I found that the change in music style from the edgy punk to a more anthem-like sound refreshing. The tone and message of the songs are clear, honest, and even hopeful. I found the message of hope coming from a "punk goof" as hitting a more honest tone than a robed messanger from Rome (not at all "poo-faced"). I listen to this album often and it feels good everytime I do.
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JilHIP-hopSucksAug 8, 2006gREAT aLBUM gREAT sONG but could of been better we will see if the next angels and airwaves album will be better
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NathanRJul 24, 2007
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mattvocalOct 27, 2006
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wisnusXeOct 28, 2006my fav album.... we don't need to whisper... my fav song : the adventure...
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TonyJMay 23, 2006Very good. Way better than blink 182.
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BrianFMay 24, 2006Excellent from start to finish. The best CD I've bought in a long time (I buy a lot)
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JoeMommaMay 24, 2006musicOMH.com put it best. I haven't heard any other band play U2 songs this well. It isn't original but it is good. You can't help but get sucked in by Tom's vocals.
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BillK.May 24, 2006More proof that critics are pretentious idiots that should be ignored. This album is amazing. Its like a more lush taste of Blink I can see the reviewer that said it had U2 influence, but I don't think that is a bad thing here. This CD will absolutely blow you away. GREAT.
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TomLMay 25, 2006Well to be perfectly honest...it's one of the best things I'veheard in ages...really, they're on my top favourite bands list now...I think its...brilliant!
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christiegMay 25, 2006this is an amzing album. nothing short of godly. tom delonges voice sounds amazing.
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jtMay 25, 2006unreal!
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StephanieHMay 26, 2006
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bobrobertsMay 26, 2006this cd rocks my socks off lierally
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DavidNMay 29, 2006i dont see anything wrong with the album.. ok i admit it its not an actual music revolution but it does sound good so dont bag it out. Its like the best music ive ever heard in ages.
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ChrisWJun 18, 2006I really don't like Blink 182, but I love this CD! The first time I heard it I didn't even know that this was the guy from Blink 182. The flow of the songs is perfect and although it sounds like an early U2 at times, they stay far away enough from that to be considered riping it. I hope that we get to hear more from Angels & Airwaves and less from Blink 182.
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ChrisAJun 4, 2006
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MichealSJun 5, 2006Very good album definately grabs your heart the first time you here it and anyone who thinks otherwise has no variety in music.
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JonSJun 5, 20061 word 'Brilliant!'
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ValkyrieMissileJun 9, 2006I can understand if people dont like the music, thats fine. But keep you're shitty opinions to yourself. It's not entirely easy to do what Tom does, it's a great effort by him, and it sounds amazing. You need an open mind, a good set of headphones and you're set. To keep it simple, AVA is the shit.
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umbertoeJul 9, 2006
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AmarganthAAug 10, 2006The best ambiental rock album ever... lol, U2 can pack bags.... Hell, the music is not a bit like the U2 shit, yet still they compare... Well, if you must, A&A are gods. the best album this year... Great music, great singing... This is going to be the best band ever, trust me... just wait... Angels & Airwaves, thank God you brought life into music...
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DavidYAug 6, 2006
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DannyOSep 2, 2006Wow what a great album. Its amazing, it literally makes me cry sometimes. Its beautiful sounds just make the perfect melody. Valkyrie Missile just had everything a song needs. This is how all music should be.
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ColinDSep 5, 2006
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Liz!GJan 3, 2007
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MugstaDeuceApr 4, 2007i feel like i can fly......try to really listen to it!
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AlbertS.Aug 17, 2007
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shaeCDec 5, 2008
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JerryTerryMar 20, 2008First album of my life that I can listen through over and over to every song. Simply awesome. Concert was even better!
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HrafnkellLMay 1, 2008
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AlyssaJDec 31, 2006Toms music is awsome!!!
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AbbiOct 29, 2006This is one of my favorite all-time albums. All you Blink fans need to get over the fact that they're over. Delonge has found his musical bliss and I think it is breath-takingly beautiful.
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LolaHMay 24, 2006It's a really great album.
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JustinMay 24, 2006Sorry to say but this album has a very interesting sound, and is one of the best to come out in awhile. Im sick of hearing the same screaming pile of shit that has been releasing.
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davidsMay 25, 2006best cd ive ever heard
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AlexandraAMay 25, 2006an amazing album to sit and listen to.....
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SeanPMay 25, 2006This album is incredible
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borgyMay 25, 2006Epic. 2006 in music hasnt disappointed me yet, i guess i should lower my standards...... nah.
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JOHNBMay 25, 2006This album rocks.
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nicklMay 25, 2006just awesome
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DanMay 25, 2006
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dylanbMay 25, 2006so fucking good
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AlexCMay 25, 2006This is an amazing album. The songs are great and some of them have really inspiring, powerful tunes and lyrics. Tom DeLonge, I bow to you my good man.
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BennettPMay 25, 2006None of these people understand Tom Delonge...
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JamesGMay 25, 2006In a world filled with rap and hip hop this inspiring album is the hope of all that don't want to hear about guys doing their hos and driving escalades
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PaddyMMay 26, 2006This may not be the most artistic album to have come out in the past several years. Music snobs will likely have a problem with this album, but for those to whom the emotional appeal of an album trumps the nuances of the album, this is a must-have. I have not stopped listening to it since a co-worker of mine brought it into the office on the release date.
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jonmMay 26, 2006best thing delonge as done in his career
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JDMay 27, 2006If you like Blink 182's last album, you should like this. This may not be the best record in the last two decades, but it does deserve at least a listen. I liked most of the songs, although there isn't a lot of variation. If you like the U2-Edge guitar sound, you'll love how this sounds.
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ShawnBMay 29, 2006Wow. I really enjoyed so much that I went and saw the concert in Chicago @ the Vic. Both I can tell you are nothing less than SPECTACULAR!!
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MikeyCJun 10, 2006
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TomCJun 2, 2006It's an alright listen. If you liked the slower material on Blinks last album, then it's worth checking out. All in all though, it gets boring quickly.
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NikkiPJun 22, 2006They sound so much like blink 182. and yes i agree most of the songs do sound alike but all of the songs are good!!!!
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AndresAJun 24, 2006perfect album, i just love it so epic and uplifting.
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HomieBBJun 29, 2006this is great stuff
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ShaneFJun 6, 2006
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RobertPJun 8, 2006great record.
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incubus3389Jul 15, 2006Its truely beautiful.. epic.. there is something truely granduer about its sound.. love
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AlRJul 21, 2006
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DrewBJul 28, 2006This is the best album I have heard in over a decade. I can't believe RS gave it such a bad review. Do the reviewers listen to an album once and roll with their review? I know I have to hear an album 3 times, over 3 days before making a judgement, and this album is sensational. Catchy hooks, outstanding production, and they rock. I love it. Can't wait for more!
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BeckJul 30, 2006Lives up to the hype Tom Delonge surrounded it with and then gives you a bit more. I agree that some songs do sound a little similar, but other than that it's wonderful.
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k.tk.tJul 8, 2006hey you guys give them a chance..... they feel great with thier new band.... they are really good... and i think that they will be better than blink 182...
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MadelineHAug 21, 2006cool but no blink 182
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LouiseAug 23, 2006This album is the best ever! Screw the boring old farts who can't get into anything new and different. Tom is, was and always will be an absolute god! Who cares if it's emo/punk/rock... all i care about is if it's good... and it isn't... it's even better. In the words of Tom Delonge... 'It's the raddest!'
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NjoiFAug 28, 2006An amazing album. Simply one of the best that i have ever heard. Better then blink and boxcar racer, Tom has done it again. Every single song is great, particularly valkarye missile, the adventure and Start the Machine. Everyone who hates this album should jump off a building
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PaulMSep 3, 2006Very good music, but Tom's voice doesn't seem to fit in with the music at some points. Otherwise, a good CD
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ErlingSNov 2, 2007probably the best album ever released. At first, the album seems boring, but after you have listened to it a couple of times, you understand how fantastic this shit is! God, tom is a genious
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justafanblinkJan 14, 2007Delonge is on his way of changing music for the better."We Don't Need to Whisper," is a start to something great.Although Mark and Travis are left doing their own thing.I wish best of luck to Delonge,knowing he was born for greatness.Blink will forever be missed.
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MichaelSNov 5, 2007This is not and never will be blink-182. This is also nothing around. Stick with it and many will love it.
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BobJ.Nov 6, 2007If Tom was never in Blink-182, everyone would agree that this is an amazing album, but everyone's still stuck on the whole Blink thing. This is more of an alt/prog album, and people should forget the whole pop-punk thing that happened in the past.
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ColinTFeb 14, 2007While entertaining, there's really nothing at all new about the sound. I liked the album but I can't say much good about it because it was pretty average. I like AVA better than Blink, though.
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phillipgFeb 2, 2007Tom is a true modern day poet ! More people should realize this
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Nant14Mar 15, 2007Improvement for Tom.Improvement for the whole music.Really heart-stopping album.I wish AVA to continue their music experiments.I don't understand critics that gave this album mediocre scores.
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RanCApr 4, 2007
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LeongLApr 8, 2007You know, it's on of those things that does JUST enough to keep your attention. It's not the best album, but a good first attempt. Overall, I more or less enjoyed it, but let's hope for a better album next time.
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TaylorS.Aug 3, 2007This abulm not only focuses on party and stuff but it expresses what is actually happening in todays world This band may just revolutionize music i am looking foward to I-empire
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PunkD.Sep 19, 2007
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ToddD.Sep 22, 2007This album is a daring and amazing new style of music, incorporating atmospheric rhythms, catchy vocals and lyrics, great bass and drums, and echoey, spacy, and perfect sounding guitar lines.
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PatrickM.Apr 16, 2008
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DannyRJan 15, 2009This album was simply inspring during one of the lowest points of my life. A lot of people will underappreciate this album, but it truly is something ambient and incredible for those who desire a message in their music. It's well worth your time.
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ZanrielDec 29, 2006This album continues the trend started in Blink-182's last album. It's moodier, more progressive, and less punk, but still has plenty of upbeat tracks. It's probably not the best for fans of straight up rock/punk, but it's great for fans of melodic rock like Jimmy Eat World, Collective Soul, etc. I love it!
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Anon82Dec 31, 2006Best rock vocal.mr tom delonge
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MarcoPDec 7, 2006My favorite album of all time....... Tom Delonge Forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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EddieLMay 23, 2006This is the best CD to come out in a really long time!
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StephenMMay 23, 2006Critics are being too hard on Tom Delonge with his latest album- this cd is packed full of emotion, intrigue, and plenty of power. It's the sound of U2 (c'mon, without Bono U2 would be nothing but stellar) mixed with the pop-punkness of blink-182 (duh) to make a fantastic mix that deserves plenty of good reviews. Buy this album.
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JCMay 24, 2006I think it's a really refreshing album and enjoy it a lot.. it's not an all time favorite yet, but that takes time.
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MattMay 24, 2006
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AdamAMay 25, 2006Amazing cd. just dont expect the old blink.
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DougWMay 25, 2006
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J2SchochMay 25, 2006It's possibly the best album i've ever listened too
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KevinDMay 25, 2006Amazing
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TrevorHMay 25, 2006we dont need to whisper is the best cd ever created and the "experts" that think they know what they are talking about dont know anything.
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Awards & Rankings
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BlenderThe resulting batch of songs... just pad out the duller bits of blink, then add walls of mid-'80s-era U2 guitar chimes. [Jun 2006, p.136]
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Entertainment WeeklyIf only DeLonge's nasal vocals were more suited to the Robert Smith romanticism of tracks like "It Hurts." [26 May 2006, p.107]
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Many of Angel's midtempo tracks, while well-intentioned, fail to reach the lofty heights to which they aspire.