No Wow
by The Kills
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Uncut
    60
    To anyone over 16 it's Suicide/Velvets karaoke, a hacky homage to heroes rather than anything with fresh blood on its teeth. [Mar 2005, p.96]
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  2. Q Magazine
    60
    An even more spare-sounding album. [Mar 2005, p.100]
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  3. No Ripcord
    60
    If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve heard before, you won’t be disappointed – all the darkness, grime and perversion is here or implied.... But if you’re looking for variation, innovation, or thematic depth, it’s unlikely you’ll find it here.
  5. Paste Magazine
    50
    Generally less intense and more coy, ponderous and forced [than Keep On Your Mean Side]. [Apr/May 2005, p.132]
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#100 Most Shared Album of 2005

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Ricko
    Feb 15, 2012
    7
    A good indie blues rock album although probably the record I'd recommend least fromThe Kills. It's still got a bite and a swagger that loadsA good indie blues rock album although probably the record I'd recommend least fromThe Kills. It's still got a bite and a swagger that loads of records out there just don't have but check out their other records before this one.… Full Review »
  2. JamesH
    Mar 18, 2008
    8
    Very good album. High points include "At the Back of the Shell" and "Love is a Deserter". Stripped down and dirty rock.......dark...but quite Very good album. High points include "At the Back of the Shell" and "Love is a Deserter". Stripped down and dirty rock.......dark...but quite a bit of fun. Somehow makes you feel cool while listening.… Full Review »
  3. ChristopherL
    Nov 21, 2006
    7
    Rodeo Town the standout track for me.
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