Taking The Long Way
by Dixie Chicks
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: May 23, 2006
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 142 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 142
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 142
  3. Negative: 17 out of 142

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  1. BrandonS
    May 28, 2006
    8
    I always found the Dixie Chicks' music to be adequate but not outstanding. The more they criticized Bush and the war, though, the more I liked them as people, so I've kept my mind open to them being able to grow as musicians. When I heard of all the artists I'm a fan of that appear on this album (Louris, Tench, Campbell), I thought I'd give it a chance. I'm glad I I always found the Dixie Chicks' music to be adequate but not outstanding. The more they criticized Bush and the war, though, the more I liked them as people, so I've kept my mind open to them being able to grow as musicians. When I heard of all the artists I'm a fan of that appear on this album (Louris, Tench, Campbell), I thought I'd give it a chance. I'm glad I did. This group has made an excellent album, and they've won over a new fan. (The first track, in particular, is an absolute, stone-cold classic, right off the bat.)… Expand
  2. KMcCarthy
    May 28, 2006
    9
    Best album yet. Let's hope life inspires the DCs to more great work.
  3. kellyl
    May 31, 2006
    10
    just outstanding. loving every song. hasnt left my cd player since the day i bought it. the best release of the Chicks yet.
  4. SamD
    Jun 24, 2006
    8
    It's good, but the fact that it has ONE amazing song just makes the album. FUTK!
  5. DineshP
    Jul 12, 2006
    8
    Good Overall. Not a country fan. But good music. lot of power and emotion. Valid points, Beautiful arrangement with the typical DC delivery makes this one a must have. And more importantly they made a point and stuck to it. Bush should listen to this and Pink's Im not dead.
  6. ArielG
    Jul 15, 2006
    10
    I'm not a big fan of country music, so I approached this album with a little caution. I've heard some of their songs on the radio and they were all very fun and melodic. I bought the album today and it has turned me into a total fan. I'll be buying their Home album tomorrow. Rock on, girls!
  7. izata
    Aug 11, 2006
    9
    these chix rocks!!!!! absolutely better than home!!
  8. TomP
    Sep 13, 2006
    10
    The Chicks' best work so far. Every piece of music on this CD is powerful enough to stand alone. Together, they are a powerful statement about talent, anger and love. Superb!
  9. martinJ
    Feb 16, 2007
    0
    Never release an album again!
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#21 Most Discussed Album of 2006

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    Finally, they put their music where their opinionated mouths are.
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  2. Amazon.com
    70
    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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  3. Blender
    70
    This album has some of what was missing from Home: fire, ugliness, resentment. [Jun 2006, p.135]
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