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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 116 Ratings

  • Summary: What started as a series of HBO shorts has turned into a full-fledged band, featuring actor Jack Black ("High Fidelity") and Kyle Gass. Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) and Steve McDonald (Redd Kross) are among the guest musicians on this, the D's debut album, produced by the Dust Brothers.

Top Track

Tribute
This is the greatest and best song in the world... Tribute. Long time ago me and my brother Kyle here We was hitchhiking down a long and lonesome... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. They're profane, bursting with rage and lust, and they deliver more laughs than anyone since Richard Pryor.
  2. 90
    This is the stuff of pure comic genius.
  3. While the acoustic D sounds better, weirder, and purer, this still is a hell of a record, particularly because it rocks so damn hard.
  4. Managing an odd simultaneous fusion of stupid and clever, acoustic-guitar-wielding rockers Jack Black and Kyle Gass mingle songs and skits on their slick, gleefully profane, Dust Brothers-produced debut.
  5. Take away the insane lyrics, and you’ve still got music worth listening to. Granted, it sounds like Journey being raped by Ronnie James Dio, but you have to admit that’s intriguing.
  6. Mixer
    80
    As endearing as early Ween. [Jan 2002, p.76]
  7. Shelve this one next to that Adam Sandler CD you haven't listened to in four years.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 58
  2. Negative: 3 out of 58
  1. N&K
    Feb 16, 2004
    10
    owns many many arses
  2. GregS.
    Dec 8, 2001
    10
    The great thing about this band: They are funny, and they make GOOD music. The music is better than most new stuff today. A combination of The great thing about this band: They are funny, and they make GOOD music. The music is better than most new stuff today. A combination of rockin' tunes and comedy. Now there's something I'd like to see more of today. Expand
  3. deanb
    Jul 26, 2007
    10
    This album is unbelievably good, i first flung it off as some silly shenanigans but not only is it funny its incredibly furious and rocking,This album is unbelievably good, i first flung it off as some silly shenanigans but not only is it funny its incredibly furious and rocking, theres a real sense of musicianship when listening to this album 5 stars for me. Expand
  4. KiddiK
    Sep 1, 2004
    10
    It's brilliant. the best in many years. and it shows that jack black is just a brilliant musican. And this record ROCKS
  5. BenN
    Mar 18, 2006
    10
    Hmm. well i just think that is great. My whole family likes it along with Zappa and all the other weird great stuff. I recommend it to everyone!
  6. JeffG
    Nov 28, 2006
    10
    Jack Black and Kyle Glass kick some major motherfuckin ass in this one. Jack Black is a musical mastermind and Kyle Glass just plays guitar Jack Black and Kyle Glass kick some major motherfuckin ass in this one. Jack Black is a musical mastermind and Kyle Glass just plays guitar like a god. Expand
  7. Hein
    May 1, 2006
    1
    Beh! Overrated crap!

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