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Universal acclaim- based on 247 Ratings
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Positive: 221 out of 247
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Mixed: 18 out of 247
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Negative: 8 out of 247
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Oct 14, 2014This album isn't a masterpiece, but it definitely has more character than some other White Stripes albums, so I'm ok with it. I just don't get The White Stripes' style at all. Favorite track: Catch Hell Blues
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Sep 22, 2011This might be my least favorite White Stripes album. You get the feeling they're losing their importance in rock music. There some good songs here and there, but nothing compares to their earlier work.
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OligamiSep 11, 2007It's too much of a slightly above-average thing.
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BrendanDJul 31, 2007
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JohnRJul 6, 2007I'm obsessed all the way through to "Bone Broke," then I tune out for the bagpipe numbers, tune back in for "Rag and Bone," and then I rewind back to the start. "Effect and Cause" is the first Stripes song I truly hate: boring strummy blues and 100 hopelessly clever lines that all say the same thing. They set the bar too high with the last two albums I guess.
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DavidK.Jun 28, 2007
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SKJun 25, 2007After reading reviews of this album that said it sounded like the first White Stripes release, I was excited. After listening to this album I was disappointed. I CAN hear the early stuff in there, but unfortunately usually in a way that reminds me of songs that were better.
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tomDJun 25, 2007he still cant sing, she still cant play the drums beyond a beginner's level. their success seems due more to hype than talent. they were better off sticking to the stripped down sound without getting all progressive. this cd hurts my ears
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JasonMJun 24, 2007Good, but not great. It seems to be all over the map musically, touching too many genres without really clicking on any of them. Still a generally enjoyable album, though somewhat disappointing.
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madslJun 20, 2007the fact that this album has garnered such amounts of critical acclaim is a sheer mystery to me. The first two songs are great but none of the remaining material have something resembling melody..and the selfindulgent noodlings of mr. white is fast becoming rather tiresome!
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JohnnySJun 19, 2007Another overrated release from an overrated band.
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BenJJun 18, 2007not the return to form it's said to be, nor brilliantly fresh either. i was more irritated with the album than anything. the best of the stripes still remain locked in everything up through white blood cells.
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RyanJun 17, 2007Very disappointing. I've always loved the White Stripes unique sense of style and their great sonic approach, but this album is definitely not up to par. Notably, the catchy melodies of 'Satan' and 'Elephant' seem to be missing. Maybe it will grow on me, but for now, Im let down.
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marcgJun 14, 2007the worst album of the stripes...
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Awards & Rankings
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This is a heavyweight album in every sense of the word.
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This is by far The White Stripes’ most peculiar record.
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UncutA compellingly weird experience. [Jul 2007, p.92]