The Datsuns (album)
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The Datsuns | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 7 October 2002 | |||
Recorded | Toe Rag Studios | |||
Genre | Hard rock, garage rock revival | |||
Length | 39:09 | |||
Label | V2 Records Hellsquad Records | |||
Producer | Liam Watson Nick Abbot Sonic Newth The Datsuns | |||
The Datsuns chronology | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 67/100[1] |
Review scores | |
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London Free Press | (favourable)[6] |
Pitchfork Media | 2.8/10[7] |
The Press | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Scotsman | (favourable)[9] |
The Times | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Tucson Citizen | (favourable)[11] |
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The Datsuns is the debut album of the New Zealand hard rock band The Datsuns. It was released in 2002 and had three songs which had previously appeared on 7" singles: "Sittin' Pretty", "Fink For The Man" and "Lady".
A music video was produced for "In Love", which consists of a black and white concert footage of the song's performance. On the 2003 revival of Headbangers Ball, hosted by Metallica, drummer Lars Ulrich praised The Datsuns before playing "In Love".
Track listing
[edit]- "Sittin' Pretty" 3:02
- "MF From Hell" 3:34
- "Lady" 2:56
- "Harmonic Generator" 3:04
- "What Would I Know" 5:35
- "At Your Touch" 3:30
- "Fink For The Man" 4:34
- "In Love" 2:55
- "You Build Me Up (To Bring Me Down)" 3:58
- "Freeze Sucker" 6:01
Charts
[edit]Chart (2002-2004) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA Charts)[13] | 73 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[14] | 1 |
Scottish Albums (OCC)[15] | 13 |
UK Albums (OCC)[16] | 17 |
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[17] | 1 |
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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New Zealand (RMNZ)[18] | Gold | 7,500^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[19] | Silver | 60,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
[edit]- ^ "The Datsuns by the Datsuns". Metacritic.
- ^ Tauschke, Steve (25 October 2002). "The Datsuns CD Review". The Age. Melbourne. Retrieved 5 March 2024 – via ProQuest.
- ^ The Datsuns at AllMusic
- ^ Gnerre, Sam (21 March 2003). "Havana good time with new Ferrer CD". Daily Breeze. Torrance. Retrieved 5 March 2024 – via Access World News.
- ^ Sullivan, Caroline (4 October 2002). "The Datsuns: The Datsuns". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Sterdan, Darryl (15 March 2003). "Your next favourite band - The Datsuns". London Free Press. London, Ontario. Retrieved 5 March 2024 – via Access World News.
- ^ Pitchfork Media
- ^ Gormack, Nick (19 October 2002). "Sound Check". The Press. Christchurch. Retrieved 5 March 2024 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Shepherd, Fiona (4 October 2002). "New Releases". The Scotsman. Edinburgh. Retrieved 5 March 2024 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Sinclair, David (4 October 2002). "Hot-wired". The Times. London. Retrieved 5 March 2024 – via Access World News.
- ^ Higgins, Polly (6 March 2003). "CD Reviews". Tucson Citizen. Tucson. Retrieved 5 March 2024 – via Access World News.
- ^ Cooper, Tracey (17 October 2002). "The Wrap". Waikato Times. Hamilton. Retrieved 5 March 2024 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 75.
- ^ "Charts.nz – The Datsuns – The Datsuns". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "New Zealand album certifications – The Datsuns – The Datsuns". Recorded Music NZ.
- ^ "British album certifications – Datsuns – The Datsuns". British Phonographic Industry.