Bleed Out
by The Mountain Goats
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Aug 19, 2022
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Mojo
    Aug 19, 2022
    60
    Though the ingenuity of the project occasionally outguns the quality of the songwriting, Darnielle's spadework has resulted in a zesty, spontaneous-sounding record. [Sep 2022, p.95]
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  2. The Guardian
    Aug 19, 2022
    60
    For the power of revenge as a notion, it’s a limited emotional palette for a writer as gifted as Darnielle to work with. It feels more like a brilliantly conceived and executed exercise than something to return to.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. MsDeandra
    Aug 30, 2022
    7
    I have been waiting on this album. Well deserved praise. Can't wait to hear more!
  2. ReneBelloq
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    I'm surprised the critical reviews aren't skewing a little higher. This is my favorite Mountain Goats record since the Sunset Tree. I payI'm surprised the critical reviews aren't skewing a little higher. This is my favorite Mountain Goats record since the Sunset Tree. I pay attention to all their releases, and they've done a lot of great stuff since then. But this albums is a propulsive, endlessly catchy listen from first track until the last. With its cheerfully gritty crime noir setting, it's like the Mountain Goats equivalent of an Elmore Leonard novel, and I can't think of much higher praise than that.… Full Review »
  3. Jungstir
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    Bleed Out definitely a must listen album from The Mountain Goats guaranteed you will be part of the Bleed Out singalong. Now I have to seeBleed Out definitely a must listen album from The Mountain Goats guaranteed you will be part of the Bleed Out singalong. Now I have to see them live.
    Great vocals, dark humor, lyrics, guitar work on point. Indie Band gone gold. Need music for a road trip don't overlook this one! Recorded during the pandemic. I am a fan now.    … Full Review »
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