Senor Smoke
by Electric Six
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22

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  1. TonyK.
    Feb 11, 2006
    6
    average album, echo of debut only...
  2. KeithW
    Feb 10, 2006
    10
    E6's debut spawned 2 top 10 British hits and was featured on Rolling Stones and Spin's best 2005 lists. Such reception would normally warrant a big push for the second release, but instead the label choose to not promote the album at all and choose a weak single in Radio Ga-Ga, a track Dick Valentine didn't even want on the album. Albeit these difficulties, Valentine E6's debut spawned 2 top 10 British hits and was featured on Rolling Stones and Spin's best 2005 lists. Such reception would normally warrant a big push for the second release, but instead the label choose to not promote the album at all and choose a weak single in Radio Ga-Ga, a track Dick Valentine didn't even want on the album. Albeit these difficulties, Valentine managed to put out a solid follow-up filled with infectious hooks and clever lyrics. Do not make the mistake of others of writing of the 6 as a novelty act.… Expand
  3. DanC
    Feb 19, 2008
    9
    This album is cranked full of amazing songs, in particular look out for: Dance-A-Thon 2005 Boy Or Girl Future Boys Be My Dark Angel.
  4. BrooksR
    Feb 21, 2006
    9
    Cant top their live show, but nonetheless, this album brings the funk, fun, and good get down dance music. Wakes me up better than coffee in the morning.
  5. DanF
    Apr 24, 2006
    6
    Fire was a near-10, but Senor Smoke just doesn't sound complete. Almost every song from Fire surprised me, even with repeated listens. But on the new one, almost every song has parts of it that sound choppy or piecemeal. A little too much synth and not enough guitar on this one either. Great lyrics as always, though.
  6. BrianM
    Apr 25, 2006
    7
    Not as good as their previous album "Fire" but well worth the listen.
  7. Michaelc
    Jul 21, 2006
    9
    Not quite as good as Fire, mainly because of "radio ga ga" which was a condition of the albums release and was not intended to be on the album by the band. Critics that reviewed this are the worst ever.
  8. AlexK.
    Mar 1, 2008
    10
    This album has some great rock songs, but the musical direction and the musicians are different from the first record; people that give a low rating do so mainly because they think all bands should stick to the same pattern over and over and over. Electric six changes on every record, and that's for the better.
  9. PatrickB
    Feb 13, 2006
    8
    A new step forward for these guys. I got the British import over a year ago so I've listened to this album a lot. More thought out and fuller than their previous album. Definatley worth checking out.
  10. BenK
    Feb 12, 2006
    10
    In 2003, The Electric Six put out an album that mocked rock while exemplifying everything that's great about it. Their follow up is more of the same. Senor Smoke features some songs from the Six's back catalog and some high quality new tracks. The label mishandled this album, the result of which was poor sales due to lack of promotion and a weak single in Radio Ga-Ga, arguably In 2003, The Electric Six put out an album that mocked rock while exemplifying everything that's great about it. Their follow up is more of the same. Senor Smoke features some songs from the Six's back catalog and some high quality new tracks. The label mishandled this album, the result of which was poor sales due to lack of promotion and a weak single in Radio Ga-Ga, arguably the album's weakest track. The latter, however, had no effect on the quality. Senor Smoke brings Valentine's lyrics to the forefront and the result is astounding. Fire showed only a hint of what Dick is capable of and fans will be pleased to know that a third release is scheduled for late 2006. One of the best releases of 2005 for sure.… Expand
  11. TomG
    Feb 17, 2006
    10
    This is a solid rock album with lofty lyrics. I think that anyone that gives this album a low rating hasn't listened to it enough. Most of these reviews don't justify the rating the goes with it anyway. If the album's so bad, why give it a forty and not a zero?
  12. PedroR
    Mar 19, 2006
    9
    It's got a place in my heart this one, don't overanalyse these guys, they are here for a good time not for a long time and if you just go for the ride you can have a truckload of laughing smiling jumping good time.
  13. Armington
    Nov 27, 2010
    9
    "Mr President, make a little money sending people you don't know to Iraq. Mr President I don't like you, you don't know who to ROCK!!"

    God, I love Electric Six. Their first two albums are fan-bloody-tastic. I think they upped the comic ante in this one following 'Fire', but I still marginally prefer Fire. Hilarious band that get my adrenaline pumping every time

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Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. PopMatters
    60
    Senor Smoke, luckily, is catchy and fun enough that the lyrics don’t entirely sink the album.
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  2. Dot Music
    60
    There are some truly great moments on "Senor Smoke".
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    10
    Difficult second album? In a way. In that it's difficult to listen to it without smashing your CD player to make it stop.
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