Automata I
by Between the Buried and Me
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Exclaim
    Mar 9, 2018
    80
    Automata I cherry-picks from some of the best elements of previous Between the Buried and Me records, while injecting their masterful sense of musicianship and structure.
  2. PopMatters
    Mar 9, 2018
    80
    Despite feeling a bit too unsurprising and safe--not to mention brief--to really rival its masterful precursors, Automata I is still a knockout effort that proves once again why Between the Buried and Me is the superlative act of their particular style.
  3. AllMusic
    Mar 9, 2018
    70
    Automata I is excellent on its own; its writing, production, and performances are all top flight. Additionally, it whets the appetite of anticipation for part two.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. koonw
    Apr 1, 2018
    9
    Very creative album. The first part of Automata album series will be a good start for new fans. It has everything you want from the band.Very creative album. The first part of Automata album series will be a good start for new fans. It has everything you want from the band. Blot is one of the best progressive metal song in a decade.… Full Review »
  2. camo1902
    Mar 13, 2018
    8
    More of the same chaos and stellar musicianship that defines BTBAM. The album builds across the first five songs to a monster finale, 'Blot',More of the same chaos and stellar musicianship that defines BTBAM. The album builds across the first five songs to a monster finale, 'Blot', which teases what is to come with Automata Part 2.… Full Review »
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