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Universal acclaim- based on 142 Ratings
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Positive: 118 out of 142
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Mixed: 7 out of 142
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Negative: 17 out of 142
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PatrickJun 29, 2007Anybody who gives it a 0 or 1 obviously holds a huge bias. There are so many great songs on this album. 10 because it deserves it
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EdMJun 20, 2006I have listend 5 times, and I really want something to stick. It just doesn't get any better. And I really wanted to love this. I miss Patty Griffin's writing and a wider variety of material. Only "Not ready to make nice" had the wonderful Dixie Chicks combination of power and thoughtful lyrics.
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BobnothappyMay 25, 2006
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TheseReviewsR.BSMay 30, 2006Isn't it strange how all of the reviews on this CD sound like it was written by someone in marketing. Hmmm...wonder why?
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JackRJun 1, 2006Total sellout. This is pure pop and fluff.
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TheCriticJun 19, 2006Once again these Bush bangers have put out another piece of liberal garbage that should be banned from everybody's ears but communists. Dixie Chicks GO TO HELL!!! If you want real country check this out: "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning" by Bright Eyes
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AllenKMay 24, 2006
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NickMay 23, 2006I honestly didn't expect much; I loved the bluegrass-tinged Home and thought their next album would find them reverting to earlier (albeit still good) form. Instead it's their best, most cohesive, hook-filled album to date - even better than Home. Enough about the politics; this is just damn good music.
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JudyLJun 7, 2006This is music for music fans who are not in the top 1% economically in this country. If you are part of the 99%, and not listening to this, you are simply a fool. You are being played for a sucka.
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LisaLMay 23, 2006This album is an undeniable masterpiece. Music with this much honesty and integrity, and above all, talent, is certainly a rarity in the music industry.
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GregDJun 2, 2006Even though their music is bland, overprocessed countrypolitan crap, I've been on their side ever since they denounced Bush.
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LuisGJul 5, 2006
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AdamMJul 8, 2006Excellent to have them back! Different from earlier work, but that's all right. Melodic, thoughtful, compelling work. And they're still country gals - always will be.
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S.J.DonovanOct 10, 2006
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MattMMay 23, 2006
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RonGMay 24, 2006Another self serving album, preceded by a self serving media blitz that details, once again, their political views. The first song released is childish and has none of their prior energy except foot pounding temper tantrums. She's not ready to make nice, well fine, how about making good music instead.
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SuzieKMay 24, 2006I Love It! Forget they hype. These are just great songs.
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EricSMay 24, 2006
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SpiffyMay 25, 2006
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veronicacMay 25, 2006I have been a long time Chicks fan and this album blew me away. They seem to have raised the bar on their musicianship. Unapologetic and straight forward, it is their very best effort to date
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zeldarMay 25, 2006These songs blow away the tripe Nashville is spewing out these days. It's nice to see mainstream country show some guts. Damn pansies! -mainstream Country Fans that is. Dixie Chicks Kick it!
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MattBMay 25, 2006
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PatTMay 25, 2006Just a great album. Period. The melodies are fantastic and every song drips with passion.
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DanWMay 26, 2006
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JohnTMay 26, 2006Their talent, heart, and values shine through this spectacular CD. It is music with warmth, but it is also written with a thouhtful artistic depth that separates the "Chicks' from the musical formulas that characterize so many other recording artists.
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RobertSMay 27, 2006Sounds a lot like Sheryl Crow (which is good ). Ultimately "the thing" is going to prove to be a major career boost as it's forcing them to seek a wider audience outside the traditional country demographics. They aren't completely there yet, but if they keep going this direction they end up being a whole lot bigger than the country stars who were criticizing them.
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MarkA.May 28, 2006I can't say it any better than Entertainment Weekiy, "Finally, they put their music where their opinionated mouths are".
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rudibMay 29, 2006Country music has long celebrated "the rebel." But apparnetly not when the rebel is a strong, free thinking woman (or three) who's willing to speak honestly when public opinion is running the other way. The Chicks' honesty and heart shines through in this album. Thie music will move you.
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TommyTMay 31, 2006This album is their best yet. I think it shows the real maturity of the Dixie Chicks. Natalie Maines still has the best voice in America; regardless what she thinks about the president. I think many people would agree with her today.
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ValarieSMay 30, 2006It really saddens me that the people who the Dixie Chicks really could speak to and make a difference with have chosen to bury their collective heads in the sand. This CD is incredible, and they don't even care. Blind patriotism was big in Germany not so long ago too!
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Finally, they put their music where their opinionated mouths are.
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On first listen, Taking the Long Way seems too somber--in need of a bit of levity and more than a couple of uptempo songs (like the sexy, '60s-flavored "I Like It") to resonate for the long haul. It also seems to lack the writing quality that Darrell Scott, Patty Griffin, and Bruce Robison brought to Home. But on repeated plays, those concerns dissipate.
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BlenderThis album has some of what was missing from Home: fire, ugliness, resentment. [Jun 2006, p.135]