One Beat
by Sleater-Kinney
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Magnet
    60
    The mixed results are troubling. [#55, p.86]
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  2. Drawer B
    50
    Sleater-Kinney’s weakest album in years.

Awards & Rankings

13
#13 Best Album of 2002
87
#87 Most Discussed Album of 2002

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 38
  3. Negative: 3 out of 38
  1. Omniculex
    Jan 15, 2015
    10
    Honestly, my first exposure to the band, and I've been an addict since. Though written and released a decade ago, man, does it still ringHonestly, my first exposure to the band, and I've been an addict since. Though written and released a decade ago, man, does it still ring true today, even if the names and targets have changed.… Full Review »
  2. TimE.
    Jan 13, 2005
    9
    You can't beat "One Beat." The greatest and most meaningful songs of their career. You can even shake, mosh and groove to the funky You can't beat "One Beat." The greatest and most meaningful songs of their career. You can even shake, mosh and groove to the funky beats of "one Beat."… Full Review »
  3. AndrewI
    Sep 16, 2002
    10
    I think this is the most thrilling band in the world right now. This essential album might be their best, might not - does it really matter?
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