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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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MikeyCJun 10, 2006
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DaveJun 9, 2006
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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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RobertPJun 8, 2006great record.
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GarrettJun 8, 2006hey, we're the emo U2, buy our album. Not the worst thing I've ever heard, but it's bad. Tom's bragging about how revolutionary this dull album would be only makes it worse.
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MikeJun 7, 2006revolutionary not likely it's been done before, if i wanted to buy a u2 cd i'd go out and get one. i had high hopes for angels and airwaves but who the hell is tom trying to be now. for all the blink fans that loved tom for being the goofy yet talented singer, telling me that going to an ava concert is like ascending into heaven is absolutely retarded.
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AndrewWJun 7, 2006lame-ass 80s guitar noodling + lame-ass nü-emo noodling = GOLD
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ShaneFJun 6, 2006
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ArroyoSDJun 5, 2006Pure rubbish. Tom trying way too hard to be serious, to be something that has already been done. This band and album will be forgotten. Overproduced, overhyped, garbage. Blink-U2 light.
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JonSJun 5, 20061 word 'Brilliant!'
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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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TobyJun 5, 2006Great, consistant album, Toms voice is amazing
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ChrisAJun 4, 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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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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MattD.Jun 1, 2006Gone is the guilty pleasure. Instead of this bombastic release, why not continue Blink 182's catchy punk-pop without the immature jokes?
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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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ShannonGMay 31, 2006he tries sooo hard to be more serious...but i just can;t by that a guy who liked to talk about boobies and show his ass is suddenly all artsy. and hes been overtaken by celebrity insanity, thinking hes a music god or something. some of the melodies are not so bad, but the lyrics are a pathetic attempt to be "deeper". wouldnt buy it. atmost, ill get used to hearing a few singles.
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DJPHONETICMay 31, 2006Every Album has flaws, and so does this but who gives a fuck. OK COMPUTER had flaws. But this is a beautiful album. It's songs shimmer with hope and love. I would be overjoyed to write something as powerful as this.
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TomWMay 31, 2006Embarrasing. Buy the new Secret Machines album. Or the old one. Or anything else. Tom Delonge is a menace.
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DonTMay 30, 2006Unbearable, even from a massive Box Car Racer and Blink fan!
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DonnersMay 30, 2006Zzzzzzz. Sorry I fell asleep.
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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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MarkHMay 29, 2006just lame dude. I've heard U2 before ok tom
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mattaMay 29, 2006I mostly agree with the critics here. Entertainment Weekly has it the closest (although the score is a little high) when they say that there are some fine instrumental moments, but Delonge's vocals are just flat-out whiny and really ruin what could have been an okay album.
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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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CoreyWMay 28, 2006Just another album from someone who can't be in touch with reality from having lived as a little whiny plastic-pop (no punk to be found in his veins at all) princess who tries to force himself into thinking he's in touch with anyone except his manager and booking agent. Pure drivel.
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DanMMay 28, 2006Truly a great album. Gets better tho more you listen to it.
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SeanTMay 28, 2006this cd is amazing and passionate and i wish that mark was there to back tom's vocals. Adam Willard did a good job but i still would have rather had travis
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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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ggMay 27, 2006greatness
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KevinDMay 27, 2006Amazing
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FrankLMay 27, 2006absolutely crap
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DaveAMay 27, 2006witless and passionless.
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MikeFMay 26, 2006Tom Delonge's vocal talents aren't anything to throw a stick at, but after many many years of Blink 182 devotion it just kinda grows on you...I love Angels and Airwaves because when I listen to this disc it chills me out and gives me the most relaxing 50 minutes ever....to each their own I suppose. Tom Delonge haters do your worst, he's still richer than all of you. :P
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michaelwMay 26, 2006honestly...this a huge dissapointment and didnt get a bit of satisfaction out of listening to this album, these guys have nothing on blink.
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MonicaSMay 26, 2006I think the important things here is that Tom did what he wanted. He's proud of his work - is that too much to ask?
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StephanieHMay 26, 2006
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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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DavidLMay 26, 2006Much like Coheed and Cambria, the vocals will take some getting used to. But eventually you'll discover that this is a very worthwhile album and should find a place in anybody's collection.
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jonmMay 26, 2006best thing delonge as done in his career
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DanHMay 26, 2006Pretty lame. Had Tom not proclaimed this to be some of the best music in the last 20 years, I may have enjoyed it more. Music is good, but his vocals are weak when it comes to this style. Throw in a better singer and maybe this album succeeds.
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bobrobertsMay 26, 2006this cd rocks my socks off lierally
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DevinBMay 26, 2006
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AlexMay 25, 2006very (very) dissapointing collection of boring U2 inspired tripe - if anything, it makes me wish for a Blink reunion..... sharpish.
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SandroDMay 25, 2006Holy shit AvA,Blink,and BCR kick ass!!!!!BYE BITCHES
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jtMay 25, 2006unreal!
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seanaMay 25, 2006one of the best albums i have ever heard in my life!
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BennettPMay 25, 2006None of these people understand Tom Delonge...
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NathanPMay 25, 2006Excellent album. Truly uplifting and awesome experience!
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SteveNMay 25, 2006Great CD
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[Anonymous]May 25, 2006best album ever
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ColbySMay 25, 2006I would likely have though it was a lot better if it weren't for Tom's (whose music I usually enjoy much more) constant grandstanding about this being an album that would change the face of rock forever. It's not terrible, and the single is actually a nice, U2-ish change from the ordinary, but I won't be buying any of it- the album or Tom's fastly swelling ego.
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junaidaMay 25, 2006Amazing album.
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[Anonymous]May 25, 2006best album ever
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dylanbMay 25, 2006so fucking good
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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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KevinDMay 25, 2006Amazing
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DanMay 25, 2006
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nicklMay 25, 2006just awesome
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J2SchochMay 25, 2006It's possibly the best album i've ever listened too
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DougWMay 25, 2006
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JOHNBMay 25, 2006This album rocks.
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motalMay 25, 2006a horror, a waste that al this talent that's is the band brich up such sh*t
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AlexandraAMay 25, 2006an amazing album to sit and listen to.....
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davidsMay 25, 2006best cd ive ever heard
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AdamAMay 25, 2006Amazing cd. just dont expect the old blink.
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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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christiegMay 25, 2006this is an amzing album. nothing short of godly. tom delonges voice sounds amazing.
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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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borgyMay 25, 2006Epic. 2006 in music hasnt disappointed me yet, i guess i should lower my standards...... nah.
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SeanPMay 25, 2006This album is incredible
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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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JaySMay 25, 2006Tom, please get unstuck from the 80's.
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MusicCriticMay 25, 2006
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drewbMay 24, 2006why the hell does he think adding different guitar effects and a synth make an album sound better? everyone on the entire damn planet is doing it. no way in hell is this original or be considered a mildly decen album.
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MattMay 24, 2006
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LolaHMay 24, 2006It's a really great 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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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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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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TimPMay 24, 2006
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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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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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JohnHMay 24, 2006Thanx for nothin Tom. It's weak boring and nowhere up to standard of the hype. Everyone who didn't check out blink-182's last CD probably should now and avoid this failure.
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mattMay 24, 2006complete and utter rubbish.
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TonyJMay 23, 2006Very good. Way better than blink 182.
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davesMay 23, 2006didn't quite make it with me and i really wanted to like it!
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JRMay 23, 2006
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TSMay 23, 2006lame.
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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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EddieLMay 23, 2006This is the best CD to come out in a really long time!
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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.