The Long Road
by Nickelback
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4.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 132 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 65 out of 132
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 132
  3. Negative: 61 out of 132

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  1. Shotouttacannon
    May 12, 2021
    8
    It’s one thing to not have a taste for this type of music, but if you like straight ahead rock and gave this a poor rating, you are flat out biased and just rolling with the meme opinion. This album rules and is full of great song writing, great sounds, interesting ideas, musicality, and fantastic vocal performance.
  2. nathanbo
    Mar 20, 2016
    10
    I not going to lie to you. The album is flawed, in fact there really is no reason to give this album a 10 out of 10. It is probably a 8 or 9 out of 10 at best. So you are probably wondering why I have broken the sacred rating system. It is the practice of fiends to lie about how you rate something for sensationalism or to entice interest in the subject. People who do this are the peopleI not going to lie to you. The album is flawed, in fact there really is no reason to give this album a 10 out of 10. It is probably a 8 or 9 out of 10 at best. So you are probably wondering why I have broken the sacred rating system. It is the practice of fiends to lie about how you rate something for sensationalism or to entice interest in the subject. People who do this are the people who are ruining rating systems and criticism. I promise you I won't Do This Anymore. Believe It Or Not I actually really dislike Nickelback and think there music has fell Flat On The Floor after this album. This is precisely why doing what I'm doing. My rating does not matter in this case because there are millions of people who hate Nickelback because they are Nickelback and will give this album a 0 out of 10 for this reason. I can't even really blame anyone who does this. Feelin' Way Too Damn Good and Someday give me headaches every time I hear them, but at the time of the album's release this was not the case.… Expand
  3. sil3nt_nick
    Mar 24, 2013
    6
    The band had some catchy tracks like "Someday" and "Figure You Out" enhanced the album's quality, although many of the other tracks were mediocre.
  4. TastyJamProject
    Mar 23, 2012
    9
    This is great, old school Nickelback, before it became popular to hate them. The tracks are fast and ferocious, and the ballads are heartfelt and memorable and original compared to their earlier work. A start-to-finish enjoyable album.
  5. GeorgeC.
    Feb 7, 2008
    1
    Jerk... come on. Half a page of text to defend Nickelback? All you really have to do to judge this album, is to ask if anyone will remember it 10, 20, 30 years from now. I think it's safe to say... not a chance.
  6. SeanT.
    Jan 17, 2008
    1
    A friend of mine bought me this cd at Christmas thinking that as I like Pearl Jam I might like this. It is probably the worst collection of songs I have had the displeasure of listening to. Its pure commercial by the numbers rubbish. A sad fact...for every American that has bought the most recent cds by Pearl Jam and Radiohead, eight (!) have bought this Nickelback crap.
  7. Jerk-
    Sep 14, 2007
    8
    I think Nickelback is the perfect target for whiney "musical experts" who are pissed off because what they think defines rock no one wants to listen to/cares about, so they take out their frustration built from years of musical failure on a band that doesn
  8. LukeM.
    May 28, 2007
    0
    Hard rock you say? If you want hard rock listen to something good like Bullet For My Valentine. Thiese are wannabe hard rockers from another corporate funnel trying to tell society "this is what rock is" when there is such a low level of talent with Nickelback. People who REALLY know rock don't listen to Nickelback because they're terrible. Honestly, make the lead guitarist play Hard rock you say? If you want hard rock listen to something good like Bullet For My Valentine. Thiese are wannabe hard rockers from another corporate funnel trying to tell society "this is what rock is" when there is such a low level of talent with Nickelback. People who REALLY know rock don't listen to Nickelback because they're terrible. Honestly, make the lead guitarist play a "kick-ass" guitar solo that's so mind blowing because of how much technique he uses. That's just it, it won't happen. It's not like Dragonforce or Avenged Sevenfold where the guitarist can play practically anything. I could find a high school guitar player with the talent level of these guys. If this is hard rock, then I guess Green Day is now considered heavy metal.… Expand
  9. GregA
    Apr 10, 2007
    0
    This is one of the worst albums of all time. Scratchy vocals that sound like they came from a robot, highly unoriginal guitar riffs and songwriting that stinks.
  10. Kult
    Mar 26, 2007
    1
    It's just not good music. I hate it, actually. It's so bad. It says a lot when a band can sell millions of records with an album that says absolutely nothing.
  11. MV
    Mar 21, 2007
    8
    I love how Derek R managed to pan this album without mentioning a single thing about it. Absolutely beautiful. I believe 'All The Right Reasons' is the one you were looking for? As for me, I think this album is good. Good tunes, heavy riffs, a consistent style (a little repetitive though), and not nearly as mainstream as the follow-up. For Kerry H, in my opinion, Curb is their I love how Derek R managed to pan this album without mentioning a single thing about it. Absolutely beautiful. I believe 'All The Right Reasons' is the one you were looking for? As for me, I think this album is good. Good tunes, heavy riffs, a consistent style (a little repetitive though), and not nearly as mainstream as the follow-up. For Kerry H, in my opinion, Curb is their best by a mile- heavier, rawer, and simply more fun.… Expand
  12. KerryH
    Mar 13, 2007
    10
    This CD is just fantastic! I love every song on it, then again, I love every Nickelback song. Which album is peoples favourites? I want opinions...Have an ongoing disscussion with a mate about the best CD...Would love your opinions on it. K xx
  13. bethb
    Feb 11, 2007
    10
    The Long Road is one of my favorite albums from Nickelback due to being fresh new ideas in the issues discussed, it focuses on teen issues. The album is easy to sing to in the car with catchy riffs. My two favorite songs are,
  14. DerekR
    Jan 10, 2007
    3
    From "If Everyone Cared": "If everyone cared and nobody cried If everyone loved and nobody lied If everyone shared and swallowed their pride We'd see the day when nobody died " Anyone who manges to rhyme "cried", "lied", "pride", and "died" right in a row in a crap chorus like that should be banned from ever making music again. Makes me want to vomit.
  15. JohnB
    Oct 12, 2006
    10
    I don't know what all these "0"s are listening to. Maybe they just don't like Rock. This is just good old fashioned Rock & Roll. It's great to listen to and they certainly put on a fantastic show live. What can I say. Nickelback Rocks!!!!!
  16. dannyb
    Jul 3, 2006
    10
    it is posibly there best album yet and i love it so much and it will be there best. they work very hard to do this
  17. travist
    Apr 12, 2006
    8
    I think this is an all around good album i like all the songs on it so i think it derservs a 8
  18. BryanG
    Jan 23, 2006
    0
    This is definetly Nickelback's best work yet - and it is pure shit. This album shows how untallented Chad Kroeger really is. He is lame, his songs are lame, and his band is lame. I really feel sorry for the people on here who like this kind of "music". Were you oxygen deprived in your formative years? Was your drinking water supply exposed to chemical waste? I can only assume brain This is definetly Nickelback's best work yet - and it is pure shit. This album shows how untallented Chad Kroeger really is. He is lame, his songs are lame, and his band is lame. I really feel sorry for the people on here who like this kind of "music". Were you oxygen deprived in your formative years? Was your drinking water supply exposed to chemical waste? I can only assume brain damage occured at some point. What other way can one explain liking Nickelback, My Chemical Romance, or Theory of a Deadman? Nickelback is sad and pathetic, and their fans are worse.… Expand
  19. AshleyM
    Jan 12, 2006
    10
    The best of the best.
  20. LillyR
    Dec 10, 2005
    10
    Simply awesome! From the beautiful ballad of Someday to the rock anthem of See you at the Show, Nickback delivered another fantastic album! If you like Silver Side Up, then The long Road is a must have!
  21. THISISAMAZING!
    Nov 26, 2005
    10
    Wow Nickelback sure a geniuses! they're right up there on my list of best things ever along with diarrehea and strep throat! Nickelback delivers yet another stunning album!! or is this the same one as last time just with a different photoshop album cover and a few new track titles? Oh well who cares this Flipping rules. I love my life now!
  22. EJArmbruster
    Oct 4, 2005
    4
    This album has a few decent songs but it has all been done by the band before and their music isn't growing at all.
  23. RobbinL
    Sep 29, 2005
    0
    So fellas you sold your souls to your record company. Here is how I think the conversation went down at Roadrunner headquarters..... Label- "Man, that 'How You Remind Me' Song sure helped us sell a lot of your records" Band- "Gee, we think you're right and it only took us a hour to write and record it." Label- "You know what you should do? Write an entire album of 'How So fellas you sold your souls to your record company. Here is how I think the conversation went down at Roadrunner headquarters..... Label- "Man, that 'How You Remind Me' Song sure helped us sell a lot of your records" Band- "Gee, we think you're right and it only took us a hour to write and record it." Label- "You know what you should do? Write an entire album of 'How You Remind Me's' and be as derivitive as possible, Okay." Band- "Done! Now get us our Viccadine and fur coats, Beeotches."… Expand
  24. lucab
    Sep 19, 2005
    5
    BORING. After three (or at least two) good albums, they fall into a cliche, a soul-less repetition of themselves, even though they are always able to find 2-3 singles in their records.
  25. SamuelT
    Aug 22, 2005
    10
    Simply the best rock album i've come across. Chad Kroeger continues to shine with his unique vocals. Combined with the neat guitar riffs and drum beats (not to mention the original lyrics), the band has upped a level.
  26. MatiasC
    May 20, 2005
    10
    The long road is one of the best rock albums, sound is perfect!!!
  27. Beercan
    Sep 17, 2004
    2
    Moneyback.
  28. EricS
    Aug 2, 2004
    10
    Great follow up to Nickelbacks first great CD. A must buy for all fans of post-grunge hard rock.
  29. oprahwinfrey
    Jul 2, 2004
    0
    it gets so annoying, chad kroegers voice drives me crazy, and every song is the same. its the most annoying cd ever!
  30. JamesY
    Apr 30, 2004
    0
    If you don't like Nickelback, then you obviously don't like bad music.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Q Magazine
    60
    None of their new album will be remembered in a few years' time. Yet, like most fast food, there's very little wrong with it right now. [Dec 2003, p.130]
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    It offers a heaping helping of meat-and-potatoes rawk that never veers far from the sing-along template established by their hit ''How You Remind Me.''
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  3. AllMusic
    40
    Nickelback can now afford a little more time in the studio and a little more time to indulge themselves, and they turn out the same record, only slicker, which only highlights just how oppressively and needlessly sullen this group is.
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