Bang Bang Rock & Roll
by Art Brut
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. The Guardian
    60
    Whether shouting, wisecracking or guffawing, [Argos] spends their entire debut album veering between irony and geekery.
  2. Q Magazine
    40
    This is essentially a couple of singles spread way too thinly. [Jun 2005, p.110]
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Awards & Rankings

30
#30 Best Album of 2006
52
#52 Most Discussed Album of 2006

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 82 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 82
  3. Negative: 12 out of 82
  1. colbag
    Mar 15, 2011
    9
    A strong, exciting, varied debut which has sadly overshadowed most of their work since. Art Brut's first album still sounds as exciting todayA strong, exciting, varied debut which has sadly overshadowed most of their work since. Art Brut's first album still sounds as exciting today as it did when I first heard it. They were the best band in Britain in 2005 and this album deserves more recognition.… Full Review »
  2. Marc
    Aug 4, 2008
    10
    Most of you people are crazy. This is top-shelf stuff.
  3. EricC
    Nov 26, 2007
    9
    I can't believe there's a band making music like this. But I'm ecstatic that they are. Some of the bluntest music you'll I can't believe there's a band making music like this. But I'm ecstatic that they are. Some of the bluntest music you'll ever hear (you'll quickly realize this in the first track, which simply celebrates the fact that they formed a band). It may not stick with you too long, but for those first few listens, it's an experience you won't be finding anywhere else.… Full Review »
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