• Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: May 3, 2005
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 26
  2. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. It should be noted that what Pretty In Black lacks in vigor is made up for in variety... now if only they could find a way to fuse the two, maybe The Raveonettes would make an entire album as good as their singles.
  2. The perfect antique Cadillac album.
  3. Spin
    58
    Uneven, overly reverential. [May 2005, p.110]
  4. A major disappointment to say the least, Pretty in Black is such an indifferent and transparent record that it makes one reconsider the quality of the album that preceded it.
  5. Q Magazine
    40
    It's just artful karaoke. [Jun 2005, p.116]
  6. To call 'Pretty In Black' disappointing would be an understatement in the least, particularly for a band whose delivery has matched their promise over their previous releases.
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. [Anonymous]
    Jun 4, 2005
    9
    Impressive third album, not as electrifying as Chain Gang of Love but irresistably infectious. Worth a listen, or ten.
  2. BriabR
    Dec 29, 2005
    9
    Great album. The danes have not yet discovered the quality of the Raveonttes, maybe thats why so few good bands comes from Denmark.
  3. PaulH
    Jul 11, 2005
    6
    I liked most of the album, but something is missing here, it's been a while since i've had it now and it's collected a fair I liked most of the album, but something is missing here, it's been a while since i've had it now and it's collected a fair amount of dust. Full Review »